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DeRidder Main Street Advisory Board
The board will meet to plan upcoming community events for 2026 and discuss the SmartStart DeRidder grant. Members will also consider adding new board members and organizing a fundraiser for training.
- SmartStart DeRidder grant
- 2026 event planning
- Tour fundraiser for board training
- Appointment of new board members
Economic Development Board
The Economic Development Advisory Board will meet to hear a virtual presentation from Lacey Bacchus, Senior Director of Community Partnerships at Retail Strategies. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, invocation, and announcements.
- Virtual presentation by Lacey Bacchus of Retail Strategies on community partnerships
City Council
The DeRidder City Council will consider several ordinances, including rezoning a property on Highway 190 from Open Land to General Business, authorizing a lease for water meters and a contract for advanced metering infrastructure services, and appointing a new city attorney. Public hearings will be held on contracts for July 4th entertainment, an emergency water agreement with Magnolia Water System, a regional housing study, and a youth football league agreement. The council may also go into executive session to discuss hiring a city council clerk.
- Rezoning of property on Highway 190 (parcel 0332999390) from O-L to B-3
- Master lease agreement with First Internet Public Finance for water meters and related equipment
- Professional services agreement with Utility Metering Solutions for advanced metering infrastructure
- Special exception request for a telecommunications tower at 1209 Shirley Street
- Ordinance appointing Shane D. Williams as city attorney with a contract for legal services