Washington public meetings in 2023
12 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Town of Washington Council will meet to approve the November 2023 meeting minutes. The body will also present and discuss the November 2023 financial reports, including a budget to actual comparison.
- Approval of November 2023 meeting minutes
- Discussion of November 2023 Financials with Budget to Actual Comparison
The council approved the November 2023 financial reports and meeting minutes. A candidate for a part-time position at the Police Department was also approved.
- Approved November 2023 Council Meeting Minutes
- Approved November 2023 Financials with budget to actual comparison
- Approved candidate for part-time position at the Police Dept.
City Council
The Town of Washington City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 20, 2023, at 6:00 pm. The agenda includes introducing an ordinance to update the alcohol permit ordinance, accepting a sewer rate study, and several resolutions supporting cooperative purchasing and community programs. The council will also review October 2023 financials, the FY ending June 2023 audit, and a proposed leak adjustment policy.
- Introduction of Ordinance to update/replace Alcohol Permit Ordinance from 2004
- Resolution 25 of 2023 Accepting the Sewer Rate Study
- Resolution 24 of 2023 to Participate in LAMATS Cooperative Purchasing Joint Commission
- Approval of Leak Adjustment Policy
- Re-appoint Ricky Ducote and Donald Robinson to Fire District 3 Board
The Washington Town Council approved the October 2023 meeting minutes and financials, accepted the FY ending June 2023 audit presented by Burton Kolder, and passed multiple resolutions supporting grants, purchasing, and sewer rates. The council also re-appointed two members to the Fire District 3 Board, approved a leak adjustment policy, and was introduced to an ordinance updating the 2004 alcohol permit ordinance.
- Approved October 2023 council meeting minutes
- Approved October 2023 financials
- Approved audit for FY ending June 2023
- Approved Resolution 22 of 2023 supporting LGAP
- Approved Resolution 23 of 2023 supporting CWEF
- Approved Resolution 24 of 2023 to participate in LAMATS Cooperative Purchasing Joint Commission
- Approved Resolution 25 of 2023 accepting the sewer rate study
- Re-appointed Ricky Ducote and Donald Robinson to Fire District 3 Board
City Council
The Town of Washington City Council is holding its regular October meeting. The agenda includes approval of September meeting minutes, a presentation and discussion of September financials with a budget-to-actual comparison, and a police department report. The mayor will also discuss Halloween hours, noting last year's times were 5:00-7:00 pm and St. Landry Parish uses 5:30-7:30 pm.
- Approval of September 2023 meeting minutes
- Discussion of September 2023 financials with budget-to-actual comparison
- Police department report (in packet)
- Mayor's comments on Halloween hours (last year 5:00-7:00 pm; St. Landry Parish 5:30-7:30)
The council approved the schedule and location for Halloween activities. They also authorized filling a dispatcher position following a request from Assistant Chief Easton Shelvin.
- Approved September 2023 meeting minutes
- Approved September 2023 Financials with budget to actual comparison
- Approved Halloween hours (5:30 pm - 7:30 pm) and Trunk or Treat at the Town’s Pavilion
- Approved request to fill dispatcher position
City Council
The Town of Washington Council will hold its regular meeting on September 18, 2023, to discuss and vote on several resolutions, including a capital outlay resolution, surplus furniture disposal, and a compliance questionnaire. They will also review the August 2023 financials and consider police department employee approvals.
- Resolution 19 of 2023: Capital Outlay
- Resolution 20 of 2023: Surplus Furniture
- Resolution 21 of 2023: Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire
- Approval of potential police department employees and positions
- Discussion of August 2023 financials with budget to actual comparison
The Washington City Council approved several resolutions, including capital outlay funding, surplus furniture disposal, and a compliance questionnaire. It also approved police department personnel requests to hire Christopher Semien and move Malcolm McKinney from part-time to full-time. The meeting was largely procedural with no substantive policy debates.
- Approved Resolution 19 of 2023 for Capital Outlay funding (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 20 of 2023 to surplus furniture (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 21 of 2023 Compliance Questionnaire (5-0)
- Approved police department requests: hire Christopher Semien for part-time and full-time vacancy, and move Malcolm McKinney to full-time (5-0)
City Council
The Washington, LA City Council will hold a public hearing and regular meeting on August 21, 2023. The council will vote on five ordinances, including adopting revised statutes, criminal code updates, traffic fine settings, and granting a franchise to CLECO POWER LLC. The meeting will also include discussions on financials, guest speakers, and a resolution supporting a USDA federal assistance application.
- Ordinance 7 of 2023: Adopting Title 32 Chapter 1, Revised Statutes
- Ordinance 8 of 2023: Adopting Title 14 Criminal Code
- Ordinance 10 of 2023: Setting Fines for Traffic/Citations
- Ordinance 11 of 2023: Granting Franchise Right to CLECO POWER LLC
- Resolution 18 of 2023: Authorizing Electric Service and Street Lighting Agreement with CLECO
The council approved several ordinances adopting state statutes and criminal codes, as well as court costs for Mayor's Court. They granted franchise rights to Cleco Power LLC and authorized electric and street lighting agreements. One ordinance regarding traffic citation fines was deferred.
- Approved Resolution 17 of 2023 for USDA Federal Assistance application (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 7 of 2023 Adopting Title 32 Chapter 1, Revised Statutes (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 8 of 2023 Adopting Title 14 Criminal Code (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 9 of 2023 Adopting Court Cost for Mayor's Court (4-0)
- Deferred Ordinance 10 of 2023 Setting Fines for Traffic Citations
- Approved Ordinance 11 of 2023 Granting Franchise Rights and Privilege to Cleco Power LLC (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 18 of 2023 for Cleco Electric Service and Street Lighting Agreements (4-0)
- Approved July 17th meeting minutes and July 2023 Financials (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Town of Washington Council will review June 2023 financials and discuss several resolutions regarding equipment and service agreements. The body will also consider ordinances related to a utility franchise and the adoption of the Title 14 Criminal Code.
- Resolution 15 of 2023: Accepting donation of 2014 Chevy Tahoe
- Resolution 16: Surplusing police units
- Resolution 17: Authorizing Electric Service and Street Light Agreement
- Ordinance granting franchise right and privilege to CLECO POWER LLC
- Ordinance to adopt Title 14 Criminal Code
The council approved the June 2023 financials and meeting minutes. It also accepted a donated 2014 Chevy Tahoe and approved the disposal of surplus police department vehicles. A vote on an electric service and street light agreement was postponed.
- Approved June 20, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved June 2023 Financials (4-0)
- Resolution 15 of 2023: Accepted donation of 2014 Chevy Tahoe from East Baton Rouge Sheriffs Department (4-0)
- Resolution 16 of 2023: Approved surplus police department vehicles (4-0)
- Resolution 17 of 2023: Tabled Electric Service Agreement and Street Light Agreement until August 21
City Council
The Town of Washington Council will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to vote on several ordinances. These include the budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and a budget amendment for the 2022-2023 fiscal year.
- Ordinance 6 of 2023: Budget for FY 23-24
- Ordinance 5 of 2023: Budget Amendment for FY 22-23
- Ordinance 3 of 2023: Records Request procedures and fees
- Ordinance 4 of 2023: Slow Moving Vehicles update
- Resolution 14 of 2023: Support of Cultural District Extension
The City Council approved the budget for FY 23-24 and a budget amendment for FY 22-23. Council also passed ordinances regarding records request fees and slow-moving vehicle enforcement. Additionally, a resolution was passed to allow the American Legion to expand the cultural district beyond city limits.
- Approved Ordinance 6 of 2023 Budget for FY 23-24 (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 5 of 2023 Budget Amendment for FY 22-23 (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 3 of 2023 Records Request Procedures and Fees (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 4 of 2023 Slow Moving Vehicles update (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 14 of 2023 expanding cultural district beyond city limits (5-0)
- Approved May 15, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved May 2023 Financials (5-0)
City Council
The Town of Washington Council will review April 2023 financial reports and budget comparisons. The body is considering resolutions to surplus three vehicles and authorize an auction. A public hearing for five ordinances is scheduled for June 20.
- Resolution 11 of 2023: Surplus of 2013 Dodge Charger, Dodge Ram 2500, and Chevy 1500
- Resolution 12 of 2023: Authorizing LaMats to auction surplus vehicles
- Resolution 13 of 2023: Millage levied on 2023 Tax Roll at 6.550 Mills
- Police Department employee approval
- Notice of June 20 public hearing for Ordinances 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 of 2023
The Council approved the 2023 millage rate at 6.550 mills and authorized the surplus and auction of three vehicles. Two police officers were moved to full-time status. The June council meeting was rescheduled to June 20, 2023.
- Approved Resolution 11 of 2023 to surplus 2013 Dodge Charger, Dodge Ram 2500 and Chevy 1500 (3-0)
- Approved Resolution 12 of 2023 authorizing LaMATS to auction surplus vehicles (3-0)
- Approved Resolution 13 of 2023 setting millage at 6.550 MILLS (3-0)
- Approved moving officers Asa Reed and Jonathan Smith to full-time status (3-0)
- Approved moving June council meeting to June 20, 2023 (3-0)
- Approved April 17, 2023 meeting minutes
- Acknowledged receipt of April 2023 Financials
City Council
The Town of Washington Council will review February 2023 financials and consider several new ordinances. The meeting includes a public comment period regarding utility rate increases. The council will also address police department staffing and equipment.
- Ordinance 5 of 2023: Budget Amendment for FY 22-23
- Ordinance 6 of 2023: Budget for FY 23-24
- Ordinance 7 of 2023: Traffic Fine Fee Schedule
- Resolution 11 of 2023: Acceptance of police unit donations from Eunice Police Department
- Public comment on utility rate increases
The City Council authorized the purchase of a 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe for the Police Department and accepted a donation of police units from the Eunice Police Department. The council also approved the hiring of Asa Reed. Several ordinances were introduced but no votes on them were recorded in the minutes.
- Approved Resolution 9 of 2023 to purchase a 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe for the Police Department (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 10 of 2023 to accept donation of Police Units from Eunice Police Department (5-0)
- Approved hiring of Asa Reed (5-0)
- Approved minutes of the March 20, 2023 meeting
- Acknowledged receipt of March 2023 Financials
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and meeting to discuss new regulations for dogs within corporate limits. The body will also review February 2023 financials and consider several resolutions regarding water pollution and language access.
- Ordinance 2 of 2023: New regulations governing and controlling dogs within corporate limits
- Resolution 6 of 2023: Municipal Water Pollution Prevention (MWPP)
- Resolution 7 of 2023: Adopting a Language Access Plan (LAP)
- Resolution 8 of 2023: Authorization to sign BanCorp Agreement for the Police Department
- Review of February 2023 Financials with Budget to Actual Comparison
The City Council approved Ordinance 2 of 2023 regarding dog regulations and control within town limits. The council also passed resolutions for a water pollution prevention plan, a language access plan, and the purchase of two police units.
- Approved Ordinance 2 of 2023 establishing new dog regulations and control (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 6 of 2023 Municipal Water Pollution Prevention (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 7 of 2023 Adopting a Language Access Plan (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 8 of 2023 authorizing Mayor to sign contract with Bancorp for 2 police units (5-0)
- Approved February 20, 2023 meeting minutes
- Acknowledged receipt of February 2023 Financials
City Council
The Town of Washington Council will meet to discuss January 2023 financials and elect a Mayor Pro-temp. The body will consider an ordinance regarding dog regulations and several resolutions concerning regional boards and public safety.
- Ordinance 2 of 2023: New regulations governing and controlling dogs within corporate limits
- Resolution 1 of 2023: Appointing representatives to the Louisiana Municipal Natural Gas Purchasing and Distribution Authority
- Resolution 2 of 2023: Adoption of St. Landry Parish Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Resolution 4 of 2023: Accepting a vehicle donation from St. Landry Parish Sheriff Dept.
- Resolution 5 of 2023: Declaring Town vehicles as surplus property
The council appointed Beau Wilson as Mayor Pro-temp and approved resolutions regarding gas authority representation, hazard mitigation, and juvenile district legislation. The council also accepted a vehicle donation and declared police vehicles as surplus. A part-time dispatcher was approved for hire.
- Appointed Beau Wilson as Mayor Pro-temp
- Approved Resolution 1 of 2023 appointing Mayor Landreneau as Director and Mary Lavergne as Alternate Director for the Louisiana Municipal Natural Gas Purchasing and Distribution Authority
- Approved Resolution 2 of 2023 adopting the St. Landry Parish Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Approved Resolution 3 of 2023 supporting legislation for the Acadiana Regional Juvenile District
- Approved Resolution 4 of 2023 accepting a vehicle donation from St. Landry Parish Sheriff Dept
- Approved Resolution 5 of 2023 declaring police vehicles as surplus town property
- Approved hiring Gloria Newman as a part-time dispatcher
- Approved January 18, 2022, meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and a regular meeting to discuss utility rates. The body will also handle the swearing-in of officials and various municipal appointments.
- Public hearing and vote on Ordinance 1 of 2023 regarding Utility Rates
- Oath of office for Mayor, Council Members, and Ex-Officio Notary
- Appointments for Municipal Clerk, Public Works Supervisor, Attorney, Magistrate, and CPA/Auditor
- Approval to hire a Police Department applicant
The Council approved Ordinance I of 2023 to authorize utility rate changes to bring the town into compliance and balance income and expenses. The council also approved several municipal appointments and the hiring of a new Assistant Chief of Police.
- Approved Ordinance I of 2023 Utility Rates (5-0)
- Approved hiring Easton Shelvin as Assistant Chief of Police (4-1)
- Approved appointments for Municipal Clerk, Public Works Supervisor, Attorney, Magistrate, and CPA/Auditor
- Approved December 19, 2022 meeting minutes
- Acknowledged receipt of December Financials