Washington public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Town Council will discuss the introduction of two ordinances regarding utility rate calculations and fee deposits. The meeting also includes a review of the FY ending June 2024 audit and a police department report.

• Introduction of Ordinance Regulating the Calculation for Utility Rates
• Introduction of Ordinance Utility Fees Deposits and Terms Proposed
• Burton Kolder review of Audit for FY Ending June 2024
• Approval of November 2024 Financials
• Employment status of Officer Christopher Simien

The council unanimously approved the termination of Police Officer Christopher Simien. They also approved the November 2024 meeting minutes, November financials, and the audit review for FY ending June 2024. Two ordinances regarding utility fees were introduced but not voted on.

• Approved November 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 2024 financials with budget-to-actual comparison (unanimous)
• Accepted Burton Kolder's audit review for FY ending June 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved termination of Police Officer Christopher Simien (5-0)

City Council

The Washington Town Council will approve the October 2024 financial statements and compare them to the budget. It will also adopt a public comment policy and an identity theft prevention program required by the Red Flag Rule. The council will support applications for the CWEF and LGAP programs, and hear a police department report.

• Approve October 2024 financials with budget-to-actual comparison
• Approve write‑off of uncollectable utility debt
• Adopt Identity Theft Prevention Program required by Red Flag Rule
• Adopt a Public Comment Policy
• Resolution supporting CWEF application

The Washington City Council approved minutes and October 2024 financials, wrote off uncollectable utility debt, and adopted an Identity Theft Prevention Program required by the Red Flag Rule. It also passed resolutions supporting Washington Elementary, adopting a Public Comment Policy, and backing CWEF and LGAP applications. All votes were unanimous with no opposition recorded. The council reviewed progress on resolving Audit Findings FY 22-23, and Assistant Police Chief Easton Shelvin addressed the council on expectations of the police department.

• Approved October 2024 Council Meeting Minutes (all in favor)
• Approved October 2024 Financials with budget-to-actual comparison (all in favor)
• Approved write-off of uncollectable utility debt (all in favor)
• Approved Identity Theft Prevention Program required by Red Flag Rule (5-0)
• Approved resolution supporting Washington Elementary (5-0)
• Approved resolution adopting Public Comment Policy (5-0)
• Approved resolution supporting CWEF application (5-0)
• Approved resolution supporting LGAP application (5-0)

City Council

The Town of Washington Council will hold a public hearing at 5:50 pm followed by its regular meeting at 6:00 pm on October 21, 2024. The agenda includes a resolution to set the adjusted millage rate at 6.55 percent and roll it forward. Additional items are a USDA application for a truck and dump trailer, an annual compliance questionnaire, a citation‑accountability policy, and a list of blighted‑property parcels. Public comments are limited to two minutes per agenda item.

• Resolution to set and roll forward the millage rate at 6.55 percent
• Resolution authorizing USDA application for a truck and dump trailer
• Resolution approving the annual compliance questionnaire
• Approval of the citation accountability policy
• Blighted property parcels: 416 E Gordon St., 337 Martin Luther King Dr., 337 W Hill St., 114 Carron St., 314 Buhot St., 402 E Gordon St., corner of Carron St & W Vine St.

The Washington City Council approved a resolution to roll forward the millage rate at 6.55, the same as last year, and approved a USDA application for a truck and dump trailer. The council also approved the September 2024 minutes and financials, a Citation Accountability Policy, and an Annual Compliance Questionnaire. Several blighted property actions were taken, including condemning one property and granting 30-day plans for others.

• Approved millage roll forward at 6.55 rate (5-0)
• Approved USDA application for truck and dump trailer (5-0)
• Approved September 2024 council minutes (all in favor)
• Approved September 2024 financials (all in favor)
• Approved Citation Accountability Policy (5-0)
• Approved Annual Compliance Questionnaire (5-0)
• Condemned blighted property at 337 Martin Luther King DR (5-0)
• Granted 30-day plans for blighted properties at 337 W Hill ST, 217 Carron ST, 114 Carron ST (deferred), 314 Buhot ST, and 402 E Gordon ST (5-0 each)

City Council

The Town of Washington will hold a public hearing at 5:50 pm, followed by its regular council meeting at 6:00 pm on September 16, 2024. Council members will consider a resolution to approve a tax abatement for Bayou Courtableau Investments LLC (Klaus Hotel). They will also vote on accepting a bid for a water‑meter project and on applying for a DRA CIF grant to upgrade the water system. A mayor‑pro‑temp discussion about annual appointments is also on the agenda.

• Resolution to approve tax abatement for Bayou Courtableau Investments LLC (Klaus Hotel)
• Resolution to accept bid for Water Meter Project – capital outlay
• Resolution to apply for DRA CIF grant to upgrade water system
• Mayor Pro‑temp discussion – suggestion for new appointment each January
• Public comments limited to 2 minutes per agenda item

The Washington City Council approved a tax abatement for Bayou Courtableau Investments, LLC (Klaus Hotel), accepted a bid from Core & Main, LP for the Water Meter Project, and approved a grant application for water system upgrades. All votes were unanimous with one member absent. The council also discussed the appointment of a Mayor Pro-temp but took no action.

• Approved August 2024 council meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 2024 financials with budget-to-actual comparison (unanimous)
• Approved tax abatement resolution for Bayou Courtableau Investments, LLC (Klaus Hotel) (4-0, Beau Wilson absent)
• Approved bid from Core & Main, LP for Water Meter Project (4-0, Beau Wilson absent)
• Approved resolution to apply for DRA CIF Grant for water system upgrade (4-0, Beau Wilson absent)

City Council

The Washington Town Council will consider several resolutions, including adopting an adjusted millage rate of 6.55% and a policy to implement the Open Meetings Law Act 393 for ADA compliance. The meeting will also review July 2024 financial statements, approve the July meeting minutes, and feature a scholarship presentation by the Steamboat City Association. Public comments will be limited to two minutes per agenda item.

• Resolution — Adopt the adjusted millage rate (6.55%)
• Resolution — Adopt policy under Open Meetings Law Act 393 for ADA
• Presentation of Steamboat City Association scholarships by President Charles Landreneau
• Approval of meeting minutes for July 2024
• Review of July 2024 financials with budget‑to‑actual comparison

The council held a public hearing and regular meeting, approving a resolution to roll forward the millage rate at 6.55, the same as last year. They also approved the July 2024 minutes and financials, adopted an ADA accommodations policy, and approved the official journal. All votes passed with one abstention from Beau Wilson on the millage and policy resolutions.

• Approved July 2024 council meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 2024 financials with budget-to-actual comparison (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to adopt adjusted millage rate at 6.55 (4-0, Wilson abstained)
• Approved resolution to roll forward millage rate not exceeding maximum (4-0, Wilson abstained)
• Adopted policy for ADA accommodations per Open Meeting Law Act 393 (4-0, Wilson abstained)
• Approved Daily World as official journal (unanimous)

City Council

The Town of Washington Council will review June 2024 financials and budget comparisons. The body will consider resolutions regarding lighting for the I-49 interchange and the authorization of the Mayor to purchase real estate.

• Resolution regarding I-49 Interchange Lighting agreement with Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development
• Resolution to authorize the Mayor to purchase real estate
• Review of June 2024 Financials with Budget to Actual Comparison

The Washington City Council approved two resolutions: an agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for I-49 interchange lighting, and authorization for the mayor to purchase real estate on Dupre Street. The council also approved the June 2024 meeting minutes and the June 2024 financials with a budget-to-actual comparison. All votes were unanimous with no members absent.

• Approved June 2024 council meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved June 2024 financials with budget-to-actual comparison (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 6 of 2024: agreement with Louisiana DOTD for I-49 interchange lighting (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 7 of 2024: authorization for mayor to purchase real estate on Dupre Street (5-0)
• Adjourned (all in favor)

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to consider ordinances for the FY23-24 budget amendment and the FY24-25 budget. The agenda also includes reviewing May 2024 financials and the appointment of a town attorney. Additionally, the council will consider a resolution to surplus a police unit, office furniture, and a portable building.

• Ordinance Amending Budget for FY23-24
• Ordinance Budget FY24-25
• Appointment of Town Attorney
• Resolution to surplus police unit, office furniture, and portable building
• Review of May 2024 Financials

The Washington City Council held a public hearing and regular meeting on June 17, 2024. In the regular meeting, the council approved the amended FY 23-24 budget and the FY 24-25 budget, appointed Steven Durio as the new Town Attorney, and declared town property as surplus for online sale through the LPS Municipal Surplus Property Program. The public hearing on the two budget ordinances drew no comments or discussion. The council also added a discussion item about four wheelers in town and defacing public property, but no action was taken on it.

• Approved Ordinance Amending Budget for FY 23-24 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance Budget for FY 24-25 (5-0)
• Approved appointment of new Town Attorney Steven Durio (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 5 of 2024 declaring town property as surplus and assigning it to LPS Municipal Surplus Property Program for online sale (all in favor)
• Approved May 2024 Council Meeting Minutes (all in favor)
• Accepted and approved May 2024 financials with budget to actual comparison (all in favor)
• Added agenda item 9a to discuss four wheelers in town and defacing of public property (all in favor)

City Council

The City Council will review April 2024 financials and introduce ordinances for the FY24-25 budget and amendments to the FY23-24 budget. Members will also consider a resolution to establish an Economic Development District.

• Introduction of Ordinance Budget FY24-25
• Introduction of Ordinance Amending Budget for FY23-24
• Resolution to establish an Economic Development District
• Resolution to join a LA DOTD federal grant for Interstate Lights Renovation/Replacement

The Town of Washington City Council approved Resolution 3 of 2024 to establish an Economic Development District and Resolution 4 of 2024 to request inclusion in the Federal Lighting Grant Program. Both resolutions passed unanimously with no opposing votes. The council also approved the April 2024 meeting minutes and financial reports, and introduced ordinances for the FY24-25 budget and FY23-24 budget amendments.

• Approved April 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 2024 financials with budget comparison (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance Budget FY24-25
• Introduced Ordinance Amending Budget for FY23-24
• Approved Resolution 3 of 2024: Establishment of Economic Development District (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 4 of 2024: Request Inclusion in Federal Lighting Grant Program (5-0)

City Council

The Town of Washington Council will meet to approve the March 2024 meeting minutes. The council will also present and discuss the March 2024 financial reports including a budget to actual comparison.

• Approval of March 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of March 2024 financials and budget to actual comparison

The Washington City Council met on April 15, 2024 with three of five members present (Beau Wilson, Rogers Malveaux, Mary Lavergne; Erick Fontenot and Tanya Doucet absent). The council approved the March 2024 council meeting minutes and accepted the March 2024 financials with a budget-to-actual comparison. Both motions carried with all members present in favor. The meeting then adjourned by motion.

• Approved March 2024 Council Meeting Minutes (all in favor)
• Accepted and approved March 2024 Financials with budget to actual comparison (all in favor)
• Adjourned (all in favor)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to discuss an alcoholic beverage permit and a bid for wastewater treatment improvements. The body will also review February 2024 financials and a water pollution prevention resolution.

• Ordinance 1 of 2024: Alcoholic Beverage Permit
• Resolution 2 of 2024: Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvement Bid Acceptance for Trek, Inc.
• Resolution 1 of 2024: Municipal Water Pollution Prevention (MWPP) receipt and approval
• Review of February 2024 Financials with Budget to Actual Comparison

The City Council approved a bid from Trek, Inc. for wastewater treatment facility improvements. The council also approved a municipal water pollution prevention resolution and an alcoholic beverage permit.

• Approved February 2024 Council Meeting Minutes
• Approved February 2024 Financials with budget to actual comparison
• Approved Resolution 1 of 2024 Municipal Water Pollution Prevention (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2 of 2024 Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvement Bid Acceptance for Trek, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1 of 2024 Alcohol Beverage Permit (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to appoint a Municipal Clerk, Public Works Supervisor, Attorney, Magistrate, and CPA/Auditor. Members will also review financial reports from December 2023 and January 2024. The Mayor will provide updates on sewer lift stations, water repairs, and construction projects.

• Appointment of Municipal Clerk, Public Works Supervisor, Attorney, Magistrate, and CPA/Auditor
• Review of December 2023 and January 2024 Financials with Budget to Actual Comparison
• Updates on water repairs and sewer lift stations

The Town of Washington City Council approved the December 2023 meeting minutes and the December 2023 and January 2024 financial reports. The council reappointed several key municipal staff members, including the Municipal Clerk and Public Works Supervisor. No other substantive decisions or new ordinances were discussed or voted on during this regular meeting.

• Approved December 2023 Council Meeting Minutes (all in favor)
• Approved December 2023 and January 2024 Financials with budget comparison (all in favor)
• Reappointed Municipal Clerk Halli Polotzola, Public Works Supervisor Jimmy Alfred, Attorney Christopher Granger, Magistrate Ben Trant, and CPA/Auditor Kolder Slaven Co (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

City Council

The Washington, LA City Council meeting will open with routine items before reviewing December 2023 financials with a budget-to-actual comparison. The council will also consider appointments for several municipal positions. Mayor Landreneau will provide updates on local projects and events.

• Cancelled public hearing on Alcohol Permit Ordinance and Fine Fee Ordinance updates
• Review of December 2023 financials with budget-to-actual comparison
• Appointment of Municipal Clerk, Public Works Supervisor, Attorney, Magistrate, and CPA/Auditor

City Council

The City Council meeting scheduled for January 15, 2024, was cancelled due to icy weather conditions. No substantive decisions were made.