Washington public meetings in 2022
13 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Town of Washington Council will meet to discuss financial reports and a new ordinance regarding utility rates. The Mayor will also provide updates on the Christmas Festival and the cessation of fiscal monitoring by the LLA office.
- Introduction to Ordinance 1 of 2023 Utility Rates
- Review of November Financials
- Report on LLA office ceasing fiscal monitoring of the town
- Christmas Festival update
The council approved the minutes from the November 21, 2022 meeting and acknowledged the December financial reports. Mayor Landreneau introduced a 2023 utility rates ordinance. The council was notified that the Legislative Auditor’s office has ceased fiscal monitoring of the town.
- Approved November 21, 2022 meeting minutes
- Acknowledged receipt of December Financials, Balance, and Profit & Loss Budget to Actual Comparison
City Council
The Washington City Council will hold its regular meeting to review the FY2021-22 audit, approve equipment and restroom upgrades via Resolution 22 of 2022, and discuss water system improvements under Resolution 23 of 2023. The meeting will also include the chief’s monthly report and mayor’s comments.
- Approval of FY2021-22 audit (Kolder and Slaven review)
- Resolution 22 of 2022: Purchase of equipment and restroom upgrades
- Resolution 23 of 2023: Water system improvements
City Council
The council accepted the FY 2021-2022 audit report from Kolder Slaven & Co., which noted 7 findings (down from 49 in 2019) and an $83,000 loss in the Utility Enterprise fund. The council also approved Resolution 22 of 2022 for LGAP equipment and restroom upgrades, and Resolution 23 of 2022 for water system improvements. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included routine approval of prior minutes and announcements.
- Approved minutes of October 17, 2022 and October financials (unanimous)
- Accepted FY 2021-2022 audit report with 7 findings (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 22 of 2022 LGAP for equipment and restroom upgrades (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 23 of 2022 LGAP for water system improvements (unanimous)
City Council
The Washington, LA City Council will hold a public hearing and regular meeting on October 17, 2022. The main item is Ordinance 4 of 2022 regarding slow-moving vehicles, which will be discussed and possibly acted upon. Other items include approval of minutes, a natural gas awareness acknowledgment, a compliance questionnaire, and reports.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 4 of 2022 (Slow Moving Vehicles)
- Approval of meeting minutes for September 19, 2022
- Public awareness acknowledgment regarding natural gas
- Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire approval
- Chief Trent Monthly Report
The Washington Town Council approved Ordinance 4 of 2022, which establishes regulations for slow-moving vehicles (SMV) on town streets. The council also approved Resolution 21 of 2022, an annual Louisiana compliance questionnaire. No substantive discussion occurred during the public hearing or the regular meeting.
- Approved Ordinance 4 of 2022 establishing Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) regulations
- Approved Resolution 21 of 2022 Annual Louisiana compliance questionnaire
- Accepted minutes from previous regular council meeting
- Received Public Awareness Acknowledgement notice for Natural Gas
- Received monthly report from Chief Trent
City Council
The Town of Washington Council will meet to discuss local ordinances and resolutions. The body will consider authorizations for the Mayor to adjust rental rates and cemetery plots.
- Ordinance 4 of 2022 regarding Small Movables
- Resolution 19 of 2022: Authorizing the Mayor to adjust Cemetery Plots
- Resolution 20 of 2022: Authorizing the Mayor to adjust Rental Rates
- Establishment of Trick or Treat date and times for October 31st
- Ghost Tour announcement by Norma M and Brenda P
The council adopted resolutions to change fees for cemeteries and rental properties. The council also designated September 19, 2022, as French language and heritage day. No action was taken on the proposed slow moving vehicle regulations.
- Adopted resolution making September 19, 2022 French language and heritage day
- Approved Resolution 19 of 2022 Authorizing Cemetery Fee Changes
- Approved Resolution 20 of 2022 Authorizing Rental Property Fee Changes (Beau Wilson abstained)
- Approved minutes of the August 15, 2022 meeting
City Council
The Washington, LA City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 15, 2022, preceded by a public hearing on the annexation of the Bethany Corporation property. The council will consider several resolutions authorizing the mayor to accept grant funds for vehicles, drainage, infrastructure, and equipment, as well as approving surplus police units and discussing speed bumps on Short Street.
- Ordinance 3 of 2022: Annexation of Bethany Corporation property (public hearing at 5:50 pm)
- Resolution 13: $50,000 for vehicles and public works projects
- Resolution 14: $50,000 for drainage improvements
- Resolution 15: $40,000 for sewer, water, gas, drainage, and economic development
- Resolution 18: Approving surplus of police units
The Council adopted an ordinance for the Bethany Corporation Annexation and approved four resolutions to enter into Cooperative Endeavor Agreements for funding. Additional resolutions were passed to support a USDA grant for a tractor and to surplus a police unit.
- Adopted Ordinance 3 of 2022 Bethany Corporation Annexation
- Approved Resolution 13 of 2022 for $50,000 for vehicles and public works
- Approved Resolution 14 of 2022 for $50,000 for drainage improvements
- Approved Resolution 15 of 2022 for $40,000 for infrastructure and economic development
- Approved Resolution 16 of 2022 for $45,000 for utility/equipment maintenance
- Approved Resolution 17 of 2022 supporting USDA Grant for public works tractor
- Approved Resolution 18 of 2022 to surplus a police unit
- Decided to add signs to Short Street instead of speed bumps
City Council
The Town of Washington Council will meet to address cemetery permit fees and the progress of Ethel Park. The meeting includes a monthly report from Chief Trent and the approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Resolution 12 of 2022 regarding Cemetery Permit Fees
- Ethel Park progress and dedication ceremony
- Chief Trent monthly report
The Council approved Resolution No 12 of 2022 regarding cemetery permit fees. The resolution was amended to include Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hebrew Rest Cemetery, and Yellow Fever Cemetery.
- Approved minutes of the June 20, 2022 meeting
- Approved Resolution No 12 of 2022 (Cemetery Permit Fees) as amended
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to discuss and vote on the 2022-2023 budget and an amendment to the 2021-2022 budget. The body will also consider the annexation of property located east of I-49.
- Ordinance 1 of 2022: Amendment of 2021-2022 Budget
- Ordinance 2 of 2022: Adopting 2022-2023 Budget
- Ordinance 3 of 2022: Annexation of property east of I-49 at exit ramp
- Resolution 9 of 2022: Purchase of a used truck for the Utility Department
The council approved the 2022-2023 budget and an amendment to the 2021-2022 budget to account for grant funds. Other actions included authorizing a used truck purchase and approving the termination of a police officer.
- Approved Ordinance 1 of 2022 amending 2021-2022 Budget (All Yays, None Nays)
- Approved Ordinance 2 of 2022 adopting 2022-2023 Budget (All Yays, None Nays)
- Approved Resolution No 9 of 2022 to purchase a used truck for the Utility Department
- Approved Resolution No 10 of 2022 to keep millage as previous year
- Approved Resolution No 11 of 2022 for Consulting Services
- Approved termination of Police Officer per Chief Trent's memo
- Approved minutes of May 18, 2022 meeting
- Removed Ordinance 3 of 2022 Annexation of Property from agenda
City Council
The Washington Town Council will hold its regular meeting on May 16, 2022. Items include introducing ordinances for the 2022-2023 budget and amending the 2021-2022 budget, considering resolutions to use LGAP and American Rescue Plan funds, and discussing blighted properties and utility bill deadlines.
- Resolution 6 of 2022: LGAP to purchase equipment and improve pavilion
- Resolution 7 of 2022: Use American Rescue Plan funds to match Water Sector Program Grant
- Introduction of Ordinance 2 of 2022: Amendment of 2021-2022 Budget
- Introduction of Ordinance 3 of 2022: Adopting 2022-2023 Budget
- Blighted properties: Augusta Green (Gardiner & Hill St), Theodore Toler (105 N Anderson St), Ester Marie Pitre (Vine & Anderson St)
The Council approved three resolutions for equipment, pavilion, and water system improvements. It also ordered the condemnation and demolition of three properties by September 30, 2022. Council members agreed to maintain the current utility bill payment and reconnect fee ordinance.
- Approved Resolution No 6 of 2022 LGAP to purchase equipment and improve pavilion
- Approved Resolution No 8 of 2022 CWEF to improve water system
- Approved Resolution No 7 of 2022 to use American Rescue Plan Funds for Water Sector Program Grant
- Approved Daily World as the Official Journal
- Ordered condemnation and demolition of property at corner of Gardiner and Hill St. by Sept 30, 2022
- Ordered condemnation and demolition of 105 N Anderson St. by Sept 30, 2022
- Ordered condemnation and demolition of one mobile home at corner of Vine and Anderson St. by Sept 30, 2022
- Approved repair of second mobile home at corner of Vine and Anderson St. for rental by Sept 30, 2022
City Council
The Town of Washington Council will hold a regular meeting on April 18, 2022. Key items include introduction of an ordinance to annex property east of I-49 at Exit 25, resolutions for a festival takeover and a cooperative agreement to reopen Joubert Park, and introduction of the 2022-2023 budget.
- Ordinance to annex property east of I-49 at Exit 25
- Resolution 3 of 2022 allowing Steamboat City Association to take over Christmas and Community Festival
- Resolution 4 of 2022 allowing the mayor to sign a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Sharon Hick to reopen Joubert Park
- RFP bids for a columbarium
- Introduction of the 2022-2023 budget
The Council introduced an ordinance to annex property east of I-49 at Exit 25. It also approved two Cooperative Endeavor Agreements regarding the management of local festivals and the reopening of Joubert Park.
- Approved minutes of March 21, 2022 meeting
- Introduced Ordinance I of 2022 to annex property east of I-49 at Exit 25
- Approved Resolution No 3 of 2022 for Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Steamboat City Association regarding Christmas and Community Festivals
- Approved Resolution No 4 of 2022 for Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Sharon Hicks to re-open Joubert Park
City Council
The Washington Town Council will hold a regular meeting with a resolution on the Municipal Water Pollution Prevention (MWPP) program and a monthly police report from Chief Trent. The meeting includes approval of minutes from February 2021 and an announcement about a Tuskegee Airmen talk.
- Resolution for MWPP (Municipal Water Pollution Prevention)
- Chief Trent Monthly Report
- Approval of Minutes of February 2021 Meeting
- Announcement of Tuskegee Airmen Talk at the Recreational Center March 24 at 6 pm
The Town Council approved the minutes from the February 2022 meeting and adopted Resolution No 2 of 2022 regarding Annual Municipal Water Pollution Prevention. No police report was provided during the meeting.
- Approved February 2022 regular Council Meeting minutes
- Adopted Resolution No 2 of 2022 Annual Municipal Water Pollution Prevention
City Council
The Town of Washington Council will meet to review a fiscal year audit and discuss property annexation on Hwy 103. The body will also consider a resolution for a therapeutic group home and a personnel change for the police department.
- Review of Audit for FY Ending June 2021 by Burton Kolder
- Introduction of annexation of property on Hwy 103
- Resolution for Kandake House (Therapeutic Group Home) to have clearance to operate
- Request to change Anthony Veal Sr. from part-time to full-time employee
- Property concerns presented by Verda Bell
The council approved the operation of Kandake House therapeutic group home and authorized two police personnel changes. The council also accepted the FY Ending June 2021 audit report and requested formal monthly police activity reports.
- Approved Resolution No 1 for Kandake House therapeutic group home to operate in town
- Approved changing Anthony Veal Sr. from part-time to full-time employee
- Approved hiring Curtis Chavis as a part-time police officer
- Accepted FY Ending June 2021 audit report
- Approved requirement for Chief Trent to provide formal monthly police activity reports
- Approved minutes from December 2021 meeting
City Council
The Washington Town Council will hold its regular meeting on January 18, 2022. The main action item is a request from Police Chief Trent to change Anthony Veal Sr. from part-time to full-time employee. The council will also receive updates on the boat launch, utility online payments, and community festival planning.
- Chief Trent requests approval to change Anthony Veal Sr. from part-time to full-time employee
- Update on Boat Launch
- Update on Utility Online Payments
- Community Festival Planning update by Vicki Thibodeaux
- Approval of minutes from December 2021 meeting
The regular council meeting scheduled for January 18, 2022, was called to order by Mayor William Dwight Landreneau. No official business was conducted because a quorum was not established.