Washington public meetings in 2021
10 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Town Council will discuss the transition of occupational license fee collection to a third-party provider. The body will also consider the appointment of a new dispatcher and the approval of a compliance questionnaire for the FY 2020-2021 audit.
- Transition of occupational license collection to Avenu & Insights Analytics effective January 1st
- Approval of Resolution 10 regarding LA Compliance Questionnaire for Audit for FY 2020-2021
- Request to add Tyniah Malveaux as a new dispatcher
- Toy Giveaway partnership with The Maestro Foundation on December 24th
The Council approved the LA Compliance Questionnaire for the July 2020-June 2021 fiscal year audit. A motion to allow a dispatcher to serve as a reserve officer failed, and a motion to hire a new dispatcher was passed. The Council also noted that Avenu & Insights Analytics will handle occupational licenses starting January 1st.
- Approved Resolution No 10 of 2021 (LA Compliance Questionnaire for Audit) (3-0)
- Denied motion to approve Shondra Fontenot as a reserve officer (No second)
- Approved hiring Tyniah Malveaux as a dispatcher (2-2, Mayor broke tie)
- Approved minutes from November 15, 2021 meeting
City Council
The Town of Washington Council will consider ordinances to reapportion voting districts based on 2020 Census data. The body will also review resolutions regarding project administration for ARPA funds and the management of RV/camper site leasing.
- Ordinance 7 of 2021: Determination that redistricting is required
- Ordinance 8 of 2021: Reapportioning of voting districts per 2020 Census
- Resolution 8: Appointment of Aucoin & Associates Inc. as Engineer & Administrator for ARPA & Water Sector funds
- Resolution 9: Authorization for Wes Walker to manage RV/Camper site leasing
- Proposal to change capital assets threshold from $500 to $5000
The Town Council approved ordinances to determine that redistricting was required and to reapportion voting districts based on the 2020 Census. The council also appointed an engineering firm for ARPA and water projects and authorized third-party management for RV site leasing.
- Approved Ordinance 7 of 2021 determining redistricting is required (3-0)
- Approved Ordinance 8 of 2021 reapportioning voting districts per 2020 Census (3-0)
- Approved Resolution No 8 of 2021 appointing Aucoin & Associates as Engineer & Administrator for ARPA and Water Sector funds (3-0)
- Approved Resolution No 9 of 2021 allowing a 3rd party to manage RV/Camper site leasing (3-0)
- Approved changing capital asset threshold from $500 to $5,000 (3-0)
- Approved minutes from October 18, 2021 meeting
City Council
The Town of Washington Council will hold a regular meeting to introduce two ordinances related to redistricting and reapportioning voting districts based on the 2020 Census. The council will also consider appointing a magistrate for the Mayor's Court and receive the police chief's monthly report. Other items include approval of prior meeting minutes and an announcement on Halloween dates.
- Introduction of Ordinance 7 of 2021 determining if redistricting is required
- Introduction of Ordinance 8 of 2021 reapportioning voting districts in accordance with 2020 Census
- Recommendation to appoint Attorney Ben Trant as Magistrate of Mayor's Court
- Occupational license handling to be managed by Avenu Insights & Analytics
- Police Chief Trent's monthly report
The Town Council approved an occupational license for a new recycling business and appointed Ben Trant as Magistrate of Mayor's Court. The council also contracted with Avenu Insights & Analytics for license fee collection and set Halloween hours.
- Approved occupational license for Rubien recycling business
- Set Halloween date for October 31, 2021, from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
- Approved contract with Avenu Insights & Analytics for license fee collection
- Appointed Ben Trant as Magistrate for the Town of Washington Mayor’s Court
- Approved meeting minutes from August 16, 2021, and September 20, 2021
City Council
The Town of Washington Council will meet to consider ordinances regarding the FY21-22 budget and tax collection. The body will also discuss millage rates and the appointment of an attorney.
- Ordinance 6 of 2021 FY21-22 Budget
- Ordinance No 5 of 2021 Ad Valorem Tax Collection by St. Landry Parish Sheriff Department
- Resolution No 6 of 2021 Millage Rates for 2021 keeping rate at 6.55
- Appointment of Attorney Chris Granger
- Review of Town Districts by Mike Hefner
The council approved the FY21-22 budget, millage rates, and a tax collection agreement. They also appointed Chris Granger as the Town Attorney. A redistricting plan was presented for future action.
- Approved Ordinance 6 of 2021 FY21-22 Budget (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance No 5 of 2021 Ad Valorem Tax Collection by St. Landry Parish Sheriff Department (5-0)
- Approved Resolution No 6 of 2021 keeping 2021 millage rate at 6.55 (5-0)
- Appointed Chris Granger as Town Attorney (5-0)
City Council
The Town of Washington Council will meet to discuss equipment procurement and local infrastructure requests. The body will also review a monthly report from the Police Chief.
- Resolution to surplus and purchase vehicles and equipment
- Request for a "DEAD END" sign on Pecan St.
- Discussion regarding town litter
- Chief Trent monthly report
The City Council passed Resolution 5 of 2021 to allow the town to surplus vehicles and purchase a new vehicle and backhoe. The council also approved the minutes from the June 21, 2021, meeting.
- Approved minutes of June 21, 2021 meeting
- Passed Resolution 5 of 2021 to surplus vehicles and purchase a vehicle and backhoe
City Council
The Washington Town Council will meet to consider several new ordinances. These include items regarding collection fees, building codes, and utility rates.
- Ordinance No. 1 of 2021: Repeal of Ordinance 1 of 2020
- Ordinance No. 2: Collection Fees and Debts referred to Collection Agency
- Ordinance No. 3: Building Codes and Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Building Code Inspections Services LLC
- Ordinance No. 4: Regulating Utility Rates and Other Charges
- Chief Trent Monthly Report
The City Council approved four ordinances, including new regulations for water, sewer, and gas service charges. The council also authorized a cooperative endeavor agreement for building code inspections and the use of a collection agency for debts.
- Approved minutes from May 17, 2021
- Adopted Ordinance No. 1 of 2021 to repeal an ordinance dated March 13, 2020
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2 of 2021 regarding collection fees and debts referred to AMS collection agency
- Adopted Ordinance No. 3 of 2021 regarding building codes and a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Building Code Inspections Services LLC
- Adopted Ordinance No. 4 regulating rates, charges, and deposits on water, sewer and gas service accounts
City Council
The Washington Town Council will introduce several ordinances, including one to repeal a March 2020 ordinance, another setting collection fees and debts, and a third regulating water, sewer, and gas rates. They will also consider a resolution to contract with Conterra Networks for fiber installation and discuss cemetery issues with Roy Jones.
- Introduction of Ordinance No. 2 of 2021 to repeal March 13, 2020 ordinance
- Introduction of Ordinance No. 1 of 2021 on collection fees and debts referred to AMS
- Introduction of Ordinance No. 3 on building codes and cooperative endeavor with Building Code Inspections Services LLC
- Introduction of Ordinance No. 4 regulating water, sewer, and gas rates
- Resolution No. 4 affirming a contract with Conterra Networks for fiber installation
The Council approved a contract with Conterra Networks for fiber installation and introduced ordinances regarding building codes and utility rate language. The Council also repealed a previous collection fee ordinance and appointed a new Fire District 3 Board Member.
- Approved Resolution No 4 to contract with Conterra Networks for fiber installation (3-0)
- Approved Ordinance No 2 of 2021 to repeal the March 13, 2020 collection fee ordinance (3-0)
- Introduced Ordinance No 3 of 2021 for Building Codes and agreement with Building Code Inspections Services LLC (3-0)
- Introduced Ordinance No 4 regarding rates, charges, and deposits for water, sewer, and gas (3-0)
- Accepted resignation of Greg Doucet and appointed Ricky Ducote to Fire District 3 Board (3-0)
- Approved April 19, 2021 meeting minutes
City Council
The council will hear a presentation regarding a new town brochure and discuss water rates and classifications. The meeting also includes a request to authorize the Mayor to sign a Cooperative Endeavor agreement with the St. Landry Parish Government.
- Presentation of a new Town of Washington brochure
- Discussion of water rates and classifications
- Authorization for a Cooperative Endeavor agreement with St. Landry Parish Government
- Monthly report from Chief Trent
The City Council approved granting the Mayor authority to sign a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the parish for equipment and manpower assistance. The Council also approved the minutes from the March 15, 2021, meeting.
- Approved authority for Mayor to sign Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with parish
- Approved minutes from March 15, 2021 meeting
City Council
The Town Council will consider accepting the fiscal year 2020 audit report and adopting a Municipal Water Pollution Prevention resolution. The body will also discuss the use of the Mayor's town credit card for general operating expenses.
- Audit report from Kolder Slaven and Company L.L.C. for fiscal year ending 6-30-2020
- Resolution No 3 Municipal Water Pollution Prevention (MWPP)
- Request to use Mayor Landreneau's town credit card for general operating expenditures
- Termination of Ziyda “Eddie” Mashni
The Council adopted Resolution No 3 regarding Municipal Water Pollution Prevention and approved the termination of employee Ziyda “Eddie” Mashni. All bids for the town trolley were rejected. The Council also accepted the June 2019-July 2020 audit and approved the use of a Visa credit card for office supplies.
- Approved February 15, 2021 meeting minutes
- Rejected all bids for the town trolley
- Approved audit for June 2019-July 2020 by Kolder, Slaven, and Company LLC
- Adopted Resolution No 3 Municipal Water Pollution Prevention (MWPP)
- Approved use of Visa Credit Card for general office supplies
- Approved termination of employment for Ziyda “Eddie” Mashni
City Council
The Washington Town Council will meet on January 19, 2021, to consider adopting Resolution No. 1 of 2021 for an LGAP grant and Resolution No. 2 of 2021 for a CWEF grant, and to receive the monthly report from Police Chief Latoya Trent. Public comments are limited to two minutes per agenda item.
- Adoption of Resolution No. 1 of 2021 for an LGAP grant
- Adoption of Resolution No. 2 of 2021 for a CWEF grant
- Monthly report from Police Chief Latoya Trent
The City Council approved the minutes from the previous meeting and adopted two resolutions. The Mayor and Police Chief discussed potential plans to fund additional officers.
- Approved minutes of the last meetings
- Adopted LGAP Resolution No. 1 of 2021
- Adopted CWEF Resolution No. 2 of 2021