Leesville public meetings in 2023

City Council

The City Council will vote on rezoning and site plans for commercial developments. The body is also reviewing equipment purchases for Public Works and the Ft. Johnson Vegetation Control Contract.

• Ordinance 14 of 2023: Rezoning Parcel# 0111720550 for All Hours Fitness
• Payment of $12,600 to Terracon Consultants Inc. for Leesville Airport Runway Extension
• Resolution to purchase 2 new trucks for the Public Works Department
• Resolution for a 25-space RV Park at old Tower Trailer Park (Parcel#0111090101)
• Resolution to declare December 26, 2023, a city holiday

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss the adoption of Ordinance 14 of 2023. This ordinance concerns the rezoning of a specific parcel for a new commercial development.

• Adoption of Ordinance 14 of 2023 to rezone parcel# 0111720550 for 'All Hours Fitness' commercial development

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting an ordinance to purchase land from Martin Timberlands LLC for a lift station. The body will also introduce a rezoning request for a new commercial development and adopt a hazard mitigation plan update.

• Adoption of Ordinance 13 of 2023 to purchase land from Martin Timberlands LLC for the Entrance Road Sewer Project
• Payment of $18,000.00 to Martin Timberlands LLC for Entrance Road Sewer Project
• Payments to Meyer & Associates Inc for Water Main Relocation at Boone Street totaling $5,373.45
• Introduction of Ordinance 14 of 2023 to rezone Parcel# 0111720550 for 'All Hours Fitness'
• Resolution adopting the 2022 Vernon Parish Multi Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

City Council

The Leesville City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss the adoption of Ordinance 13 of 2023. This ordinance proposes amending a previous ordinance to allow the city to buy land from Martin Timberlands LLC.

• Adoption of Ordinance 13 of 2023 to purchase land from Martin Timberlands LLC for a lift station for the Entrance Road Sewer Project

City Council

The City Council will discuss an ordinance to purchase land from Martin Timberlands LLC for a lift station. The body is also considering resolutions for airport property leasing, EV charging stations, and employee lab testing.

• Ordinance 13 of 2023: Land purchase from Martin Timberlands LLC for Entrance Road Sewer Project lift station
• Payment of $1,548.41 to Meyer & Associates Inc for Water System Valve Mapping Project No. A8-21002
• Resolution to seek bids to lease property at the municipal airport
• Resolution to engage TRO Energy Solutions for electric vehicle charging stations
• Resolution to utilize Byrd Regional Hospital for employee clinical laboratory testing

City Council

The City Council will review monthly bills and pay requests for the US 171 Roundabout project. The agenda includes an ordinance to purchase land from Martin Timberlands LLC for a lift station on Entrance Road and resolutions regarding airport development and water tank removal.

• Pay Application 2 of $37,810.68 for US 171 Roundabout at Boone St. (Apeck Construction LLC)
• Ordinance 12, 2023: Land purchase from Martin Timberlands LLC for an Entrance Road lift station
• Resolution for FAA and DOTD approved Master Plan/Airport Layout Plan funding
• Amendment No. 1 for LADOTD vegetation control and litter pick up maintenance agreement
• Removal of water tank at municipal golf course via PF&F Trucking LLC

City Council

The Leesville City Council is holding a public hearing to decide on the adoption of Ordinance 12 of 2023. This ordinance concerns the acquisition of land for a utility project.

• Adoption of Ordinance 12 of 2023 to purchase land from Martin Timberlands LLC for a lift station for the proposed substation on Entrance Road

City Council

The Leesville City Council will vote on resolutions to buy a fire truck, sell two old pianos, approve a vape shop alcohol permit, and commit over $930,000 for a sanitary sewer extension. They will also introduce an ordinance to buy land for a lift station and hold a condemnation hearing for a property at 800 MLK Drive.

• Resolution to commit at least $930,598 for Fort Polk Entrance Road sewer extension
• Introduction of ordinance to purchase land from Martin Timberlands for a lift station
• Condemnation hearing for 800 MLK Drive property owned by Isaac Woods
• Resolution to purchase a new truck for the Leesville Fire Department
• Resolution to approve alcoholic beverage permit for Renegade Vapes at 1804 S. 5th Street

City Council

The City Council will meet to consider an amendment to a $400,000 bond ordinance and a resolution regarding $280,000 in state funds for building repairs. The agenda also includes a bid advertisement for a new greens mower and an amendment to the Street Rehabilitation and Extension Project agreement.

• Amendment to Ordinance 11 of 2023 regarding $400,000 of Excess Revenue Bonds
• Resolution for $280,000 in Act 397 funds for building repairs
• Bids for a greens mower for the Leesville Municipal Golf Course
• Amendment No. 5 of the Engineer Agreement for the Street Rehabilitation and Extension Project

The City Council adopted Ordinance 11 of 2023 regarding Excess Revenue Bonds and Resolution 54 to accept $280,000 for building repairs. The council also approved bids for a golf course mower and environmental assessments for the municipal airport.

• Adopted Ordinance 11 of 2023 to issue $400,000 of Excess Revenue Bonds, Series 2023 (5-0, 2 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 54 of 2023 to accept $280,000 for building repairs via Act 397
• Adopted Resolution 55 of 2023 to advertise for bids and purchase a greens mower for the Municipal Golf Course
• Adopted Resolution 56 of 2023 to approve Amendment No. 5 of the Engineer Agreement for the Street Rehabilitation and Extension Project
• Adopted Resolution 57 of 2023 to accept Terracon Consultants proposal for municipal airport environmental assessments
• Approved August 28, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved monthly bills

City Council

The Leesville City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance 11 of 2023. This ordinance amends a previous June 26, 2023, measure regarding the issuance of debt.

• Adoption of Ordinance 11 of 2023 regarding $400,000 of Excess Revenue Bonds, Series 2023

City Council

The Leesville City Council will meet to discuss financial reports and city engineer updates. The body is introducing an ordinance to amend a previous measure concerning the issuance of $400,000 in Excess Revenue Bonds, Series 2023.

• Introduction of Ordinance 11 of 2023 regarding $400,000 of Excess Revenue Bonds, Series 2023
• Resolution to seat Civil Service Board members Daniel Duhon (Police Department) and Eric Baker (Fire Department)

The City Council adopted Ordinance 11 of 2023 regarding the issuance of $400,000 in Excess Revenue Bonds. The council also passed a resolution to seat two new Civil Service Board members. Monthly bills and financial reports were approved.

• Approved August 14, 2023 minutes
• Approved monthly bills
• Approved monthly financial report
• Adopted Ordinance 11 of 2023 regarding $400,000 Excess Revenue Bonds, Series 2023
• Adopted Resolution 53 of 2023 seating Daniel Duhon (Police Dept) and Eric Baker (Fire Dept) to the Civil Service Board

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and meeting to vote on rezoning a specific parcel for four single family homes. Members will also discuss a moratorium on new manufactured housing and the purchase of three police vehicles.

• Ordinance 10 of 2023: Rezoning parcel #0111452135 from A-9 Apartment District to A-8 High Density District
• Resolution to re-enact a six-month moratorium on new manufactured housing development
• Resolution to purchase three new vehicles for the Leesville Police Department
• Resolution for a right of way agreement with Cleco Power LLC at the municipal park
• Pay requests: $305.00 for Boone St. water main relocation, $5,662.95 for street rehabilitation, and $900.00 for Entrance Road Sewer Project

The City Council approved the rezoning of parcel #0111452135 to allow for four single family home lots. The council also re-enacted a six-month moratorium on new manufactured housing development and authorized the purchase of three police vehicles.

• Adopted Ordinance 10 of 2023 rezoning parcel #0111452135 from A-9 Apartment District to A-8 High Density District (7-0)
• Re-enacted Resolution 11 of 2023 extending a six-month moratorium on new manufactured housing development
• Adopted Resolution 51 of 2023 authorizing a servitude agreement with Cleco Power LLC for power poles at the municipal park
• Adopted Resolution 52 of 2023 authorizing the purchase of three new vehicles for the Leesville Police Department
• Approved pay request A for Water Main Relocation ($305.00)
• Approved pay request B for Street Rehabilitation ($851.70 and $4,811.25)
• Approved pay request C for Entrance Road Sewer Project ($900.00)
• Approved July 24, 2023 meeting minutes and monthly bills

City Council

The City Council will discuss the purchase of property at 608 W. Texas Street and the rezoning of parcel #0111452135. The body is also reviewing pay requests for the North Ramp Taxiway Project and updates to the Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual.

• Rezoning parcel #0111452135 from A-9 Apartment District to A-8 High Density District for 4 single-family home lots
• Purchase of property at 608 W. Texas Street from Sabine State Bank
• North Ramp Taxiway Project payments: $157,706.10 to Williams Equipment Services, LLC and $4,533.15 to Infrastructure Consulting Services
• Resolution to install a 50 Foot Walkway (Change Order 1) at the 18 Hole Putt-Putt Golf Course
• Personnel Policy updates regarding mileage rate increases and maximum sick time limits

The City Council approved the purchase of property at 608 W. Texas Street and updated the Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual. The council also authorized a rezoning request for single-family homes and approved several projects related to a putt-putt golf course.

• Approved rezoning of parcel #0111452135 from A-9 Apartment District to A-8 High Density District
• Adopted Resolution 46 of 2023 updating Personnel Policy regarding travel mileage and sick time
• Adopted Resolution 47 of 2023 to purchase property at 608 W. Texas Street
• Adopted Resolution 48 of 2023 for a 50-foot walkway change order at the 18 Hole Putt-Putt Golf Course
• Adopted Resolution 49 of 2023 to seek quotes and install fencing at the putt-putt golf course
• Adopted Resolution 50 of 2023 allowing Jubilee Park Committee to use MLK Community Center free of charge
• Approved monthly bills and financial report
• Approved pay requests for Leesville Airport North Ramp Taxiway Project ($4,533.15 and $157,706.10)

City Council

The Leesville City Council will consider a resolution to lease Building C at the Industrial Park to Champion Home Builders starting August 1, 2023. They will also vote on authorizing bids for equipment for Public Works, Police, and Fort Polk Vegetation Contract. Additionally, they will review pay requests for the Airport North Ramp Taxiway Project totaling $87,674.39.

• Resolution to lease Building C at Industrial Park to Champion Home Builders
• Pay request for Leesville Airport North Ramp Taxiway Project: $13,661.45 to Infrastructure Consulting Services
• Pay request for Leesville Airport North Ramp Taxiway Project: $74,012.94 to Williams Equipment Services
• Resolution to seek bids for equipment for Public Works, Police, and Fort Polk Vegetation Contract
• Monthly bills presented by Hannah Hillman

The City Council approved a lease agreement for a building at the Industrial Park and authorized the city to seek bids for equipment for several departments. The council also approved monthly bills and specific project payments for the Leesville Airport.

• Approved June 26, 2023 minutes
• Approved monthly bills
• Approved pay requests for Leesville Airport North Ramp Taxiway Project ($13,661.45 to Infrastructure Consulting Services and $74,012.94 to Williams Equipment Services, LLC)
• Adopted Resolution 44 of 2023 to lease Building C at the Industrial Park to Champion Home Builders effective August 1, 2023
• Adopted Resolution 45 of 2023 to seek bids for Public Works, Police Department, and Fort Polk Johnson Vegetation Contract equipment

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to vote on four ordinances. These include a bond issuance for city debt and updates to the city code regarding construction hours and subdivisions.

• Ordinance 9 of 2023: Issuance of $400,000 of Excess Revenue Bonds, Series 2023
• Ordinance 6 of 2023: Revocation of undeveloped Fertitta Street in Fertitta Subdivision
• Ordinance 8 of 2023: Revision of City Code Sections 14-6 through 14-11 regarding Hours of Construction
• Ordinance 7 of 2023: Amendment to Section 62 Subdivision IV and deletion of Subdivision V of the Code of Ordinances

The City Council adopted four ordinances, including the issuance of $400,000 in Excess Revenue Bonds and changes to construction hour regulations. The council also authorized a grant application for airport runway extension and the purchase of mowers for the Ft. Polk Vegetation Contract.

• Adopted Ordinance 9 of 2023 to issue $400,000 of Excess Revenue Bonds, Series 2023 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 41 of 2023 to apply for Defense Community Infrastructure Program funding for airport runway extension
• Adopted Ordinance 8 of 2023 regarding Hours of Construction in the City Code (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 6 of 2023 to revoke undeveloped Fertitta Street (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7 of 2023 to amend Section 62 Subdivision IV and delete Subdivision V (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 43 of 2023 to purchase mowers for the Ft. Polk Vegetation Contract
• Adopted Resolution 42 of 2023 to select an Official Journal for July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024
• Approved pay requests for Leesville Municipal Airport North Ramp Project totaling $86,480.85

City Council

The Leesville City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting four ordinances, including one to issue $400,000 in excess revenue bonds and another to revoke an undeveloped street. They will also vote on resolutions to apply for a federal grant to extend the municipal airport runway and to purchase mowers for a vegetation contract. Monthly bills, financial reports, and pay requests are also on the agenda.

• Ordinance 6 of 2023: revoke undeveloped Fertitta Street in Fertitta Subdivision
• Ordinance 7 of 2023: amend Section 62 of the Code of Ordinances
• Ordinance 8 of 2023: amend hours of construction in city code
• Ordinance 9 of 2023: issue $400,000 in Excess Revenue Bonds, Series 2023
• Resolution: apply for Defense Community Infrastructure Program grant to extend municipal airport runway

City Council

The City Council is meeting to adopt the FY 22-23 amended operating budget and the FY 23-24 proposed budget. The body will also consider the issuance of $400,000 in Excess Revenue Bonds and set millage rates for the 2023 tax year. Other items include updates to the city code and a new police department personnel manual.

• Adoption of FY 22-23 Amended Operating Budget and FY 23-24 Proposed Budget
• Introduction of Ordinance 9 of 2023 for $400,000 of Excess Revenue Bonds, Series 2023
• Resolution to set 2023 Millage Rates: General Alimony (5.150), Sewerage System (8.500), and Street Bond (4.200)
• Payment of $15,957.55 to Meyer & Associates Inc for Water Main Relocation – US 171 Roundabout Project
• Introduction of Ordinance 8 of 2023 regarding Hours of Construction in the City of Leesville

The City Council approved the FY 22-23 amended operating budget and the FY 23-24 proposed budget. The council also set the 2023 millage rates and adopted a new personnel manual for the police department. Several new ordinances were introduced for future public hearings.

• Adopted Ordinance 5 of 2023 (FY 22-23 Amended and FY 23-24 Proposed Budgets) (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 38 of 2023 setting 2023 Millage Rates at 17.85 total mills
• Adopted Resolution 37 of 2023 approving Leesville Police Department Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual
• Adopted Ordinance 4 of 2023 amending Code of Ordinances Chapter 102 - Utilities (4-0)
• Approved $15,957.55 payment to Meyer & Associates Inc for Water Main Relocation
• Approved $105.00 payment to Jeffery K Skidmore for Street Rehabilitation Project# B6-17045
• Adopted Resolution 40 of 2023 establishing the Capturing Better Futures Initiative MOU
• Adopted Resolution 39 of 2023 approving standard event facility rental agreement form

City Council

The City Council will review an ordinance to amend Chapter 102 regarding utilities. The council will also consider ordinances to adopt the amended FY 2022-2023 operating budget and the FY 2023-2024 budget.

• Ordinance 4 of 2023: Amendment to Chapter 102 - Utilities
• Ordinance 5 of 2023: Adoption of amended FY 2022-2023 Operating Budget
• Ordinance 5 of 2023: Adoption of FY 2023-2024 Budget

City Council

The Leesville City Council will consider several financial and administrative items, including a $100,444.40 pay request for the Splash Pad Project, adoption of a donated property from CLECO for a substation, and introduction of ordinances to amend utility codes and adopt the FY 22-23 amended and FY 23-24 proposed budgets. A resolution to award a water main relocation and sewer contract for the Boone Street roundabout to Apeck Construction, LLC is also on the agenda.

• Pay request: Splash Pad Project, Splash Zone LLC, $100,444.40
• Ordinance 3 of 2023: adopt donated CLECO property on Entrance Road for substation
• Ordinance 4 of 2023: amend Chapter 102 (Utilities); public hearing June 12
• Ordinance 5 of 2023: adopt FY 22-23 amended and FY 23-24 proposed budgets; public hearing June 12
• Resolution: award water main relocation & sewer contract for Boone Street roundabout to Apeck Construction, LLC

The City Council adopted Ordinance 3 of 2023 to accept donated property from CLECO Company, Inc. for a substation on Entrance Road. The council also approved a bid for water main and sewer relocation at the Boone St roundabout and authorized the issuance of up to $400,000 in Excess Revenue Bonds.

• Adopted Ordinance 3 of 2023 to accept donated property from CLECO Company, Inc. for a substation on Entrance Road
• Accepted Ordinance 4 of 2023 to amend Code of Ordinances Chapter 102 - Utilities (Public hearing June 12, 2023)
• Accepted Ordinance 5 of 2023 to adopt FY 22-23 Amended Budget and FY 23-24 Proposed Budget (Public hearing June 12, 2023)
• Adopted Resolution 34 of 2023 for vegetation management and litter pickup agreement with LA Department of Transportation and Development
• Adopted Resolution 35 of 2023 awarding bid to Apeck Construction, LLC for water main relocation and sewer at Boone St roundabout
• Adopted Resolution 36 of 2023 for preliminary approval to issue up to $400,000 of Excess Revenue Bonds, Series 2023
• Approved monthly bills
• Adopted minutes from May 8 and May 15, 2023

City Council

The Leesville City Council is holding a public hearing to discuss Ordinance 3 of 2023. This ordinance proposes that the city accept donated property from CLECO Company, Inc. to build a substation on Entrance Road.

• Ordinance 3 of 2023: Acceptance of donated property from CLECO Company, Inc. for a substation on Entrance Road

City Council

The Leesville City Council will hold a special meeting to consider two resolutions: one authorizing a lease agreement with Sabine State Bank for the property at 608 W. Texas (the former Piggly Wiggly), and another authorizing the city to seek professional services for an appraisal of that same property. Public comments will be taken on both items.

• Resolution to enter into a lease agreement with Sabine State Bank for 608 W. Texas (former Piggly Wiggly)
• Resolution to seek professional services for appraisal of 608 W. Texas

The City Council adopted Resolution 31 of 2023 to lease the former Piggly Wiggly property at 608 W. Texas from Sabine State Bank. The council also adopted Resolution 30 of 2023. A resolution to seek professional appraisal services for the 608 W. Texas property was presented but no vote outcome was recorded.

• Adopted Resolution 30 of 2023 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 31 of 2023 to lease property at 608 W. Texas from Sabine State Bank (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will vote on ordinances regarding city code costs and the acceptance of donated property from CLECO Company, Inc. The body will also review several infrastructure project payments and resolutions for street and sewer work.

• Payment of $162,038.70 to Williams Equipment Services, LLC for Leesville Airport North Ramp Taxiway Project
• Payment of $72,079.04 to Apeck Construction, LLC for Street Rehabilitation Project No. B6-17045
• Ordinance 3 of 2023 to accept donated property from CLECO Company, Inc. for an Entrance Road substation
• Resolution for a Class A Liquor Permit for Brenda’s Kitchen of Puerto Rican Cuisine at 114 S. 3rd Street
• Adoption of Ordinance 2 of 2023 amending Section 30-106 regarding costs charged to owners, lessees, or processors

The Council adopted Ordinance 2 of 2023 regarding costs charged to property owners and approved several resolutions for infrastructure projects and a liquor permit. Multiple pay requests for street, sewer, and airport projects were approved. The Council also introduced an ordinance to accept donated property from CLECO Company, Inc.

• Adopted Ordinance 2 of 2023 to amend Section 30-106 regarding costs charged to owner, lessee, or processor
• Approved Pay Request A for Street Rehabilitation Project No. B6-17045 ($72,570.74)
• Approved Pay Request B for LA Watershed Initiative Project No. A9-19109 ($438.66)
• Approved Pay Request C for Leesville Airport North Ramp Taxiway Project ($171,195.86)
• Approved Pay Request D for Entrance Road Sewer Project No. A9-19081 ($2,500.00)
• Adopted Resolution 28 of 2023 approving a Class A Liquor Permit for Brenda’s Kitchen of Puerto Rican Cuisine
• Adopted Resolution 29 of 2023 selecting Alexandria Town Talk as the Official Journal
• Adopted Resolutions 24, 25, 26, and 27 regarding predial servitude and engineering agreements for street and sewer projects

City Council

The City Council is holding a public hearing to discuss a proposed change to the city code. The meeting focuses on a single ordinance regarding costs charged to owners, lessees, or processors.

• ORDINANCE 2 OF 2023: amendment to Section 30-106 regarding costs charged to owner, lessee, or processor

City Council

The Leesville City Council is holding a public hearing to consider Ordinance 2 of 2023, which would amend Section 30-106 of the city code regarding costs charged to owners, lessees, or processors. The meeting is noted as having no quorum, so no binding decisions can be made. Public comments are invited.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2 of 2023 to amend Section 30-106 – Cost charged to owner, lessee, or processor
• No quorum present for this meeting

City Council

The meeting scheduled for April 24, 2023, was cancelled because a quorum was not met. No official agenda items were decided or discussed.

City Council

The City Council will discuss a contract for a mini golf course and a salary increase for the City Administrator. The body will also introduce an ordinance regarding costs charged to owners, lessees, or processors.

• Resolution to contract with Adventure Golf & Sports for mini golf course construction
• Resolution to approve a salary increase for the City Administrator effective April 10, 2023
• Introduction of Ordinance 2 of 2023 to amend Section 30-106 of the City Code of Ordinances
• Public hearing for Ordinance 2 of 2023 scheduled for April 24, 2023

The City Council authorized a contract for the construction of a mini golf course and approved a salary increase for the City Administrator. The council also introduced an ordinance to amend the City Code regarding costs charged to owners, lessees, or processors.

• Adopted Resolution 22 of 2023 to contract with Adventure Golf & Sports for mini golf course construction
• Adopted Resolution 23 of 2023 to approve a salary increase for the City Administrator effective April 10, 2023
• Accepted Introduction of Ordinance 2 of 2023 to amend Section 30-106 of the City Code of Ordinances
• Approved monthly bills
• Adopted March 27, 2023 minutes (1 abstain)

City Council

The Leesville City Council will consider two resolutions: one authorizing incentive payments to Leesville Police Department employees, and another authorizing the purchase of a new excavator for the Public Works Department. The council will also receive updates on condemnation of a property at 1507 S. 10th Street and pay requests for infrastructure projects, including $69,021 for the Entrance Road Sewer Project.

• Resolution to authorize incentive payment to Leesville Police Department employees
• Resolution to authorize purchase of a new excavator for Public Works Department
• Pay request: $69,021 to Meyer & Associates for Entrance Road Sewer Project (No. A9-19081)
• Condemnation update for property at 1507 S. 10th Street
• Pay request: $1,000 to Meyer & Associates for Harrison St & Allen Ave Water Lines Project (No. A8-22013)

The City Council approved several project pay requests and adopted resolutions for police incentive payments and a new Public Works excavator. The council also extended a demolition deadline for a property on S. 10th St.

• Approved Pay Request A for Street Rehabilitation Project ($105.00)
• Approved Pay Request B for Replacement of Harrison Street ($1,070.00)
• Approved Pay Request C for Entrance Road Sewer Project ($69,021.00)
• Extended demolition deadline to March 31, 2023 for 1507 S. 10th St.
• Adopted Resolution 20 of 2023 to authorize incentive payments for Leesville Police Department employees
• Adopted Resolution 21 of 2023 to authorize purchase of a new excavator for Public Works Department
• Approved March 13, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved monthly bills and financial report

City Council

The City Council will discuss pay requests for infrastructure projects and a resolution to accept state funds for facilities maintenance and water meters. The meeting includes updates on condemnations and city engineering.

• Pay request of $14,117.68 to Womack & Sons Construction Group LLC for Harrison St. and Allen Ave. Water Lines
• Pay request of $2,131.44 to Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering for North Ramp Taxi-Lane Project
• Pay request of $433.56 to Capital City Press for Louisiana Watershed Initiative
• Resolution to accept 2020/2021 LGAP State Appropriated Funds for facilities maintenance and new water meters
• Resolution for Change Order No. 1 regarding bid and as-built quantities for Harrison St. and Allen Ave Water Lines

The City Council approved several project pay requests and adopted two resolutions regarding water infrastructure. The council also approved monthly bills and the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved Pay Request A for North Ramp Taxi-Lane Project ($2,131.44)
• Approved Pay Request B for Replacement of Harrison Street Project ($14,117.68)
• Approved Pay Request C for Louisiana Watershed Initiative Project ($433.56)
• Adopted Resolution 18 of 2023 to accept 2020/2021 LGAP State Appropriated Funds for facilities maintenance and new water meters
• Adopted Resolution 19 of 2023 to approve Change Order No. 1 for Replacement of Harrison St. and Allen Ave Water Lines
• Approved monthly bills
• Adopted February 27, 2023 minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider appointing Nicole A. Naral as Finance Director. The body is also reviewing payment requests for street and water projects and resolutions for new surveying and engineering agreements.

• Payment requests for Street Rehabilitation Project No. B6-17045 totaling $12,244.45
• Payment request for Water System Valve Mapping Project No. A8-21002 of $4,401.33
• Agreement with Pelican Land Surveying LLC for Leesville Entrance Road Sewer Lift Station and Roshong Easement
• Agreement with Daniel J. Holder, P.E. Inc. for Leesville Entrance Road Sewer and Jeane Chapel Road Lift Station
• Purchase of a new Bobcat for the Public Works Department

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions regarding water bill adjustments for disaster-related leaks and the completion of a street rehabilitation project. The body will also review pay requests for infrastructure and street work.

• Pay request for Apeck Construction LLC: $82,436.58 (Street Rehabilitation Project No. B6-17045)
• Pay request for Williams Equipment Services LLC: $30,883.50 (North Ramp Taxi-Lane Project)
• Resolution to lease 20 golf carts
• Resolution to approve adjustments to sewer portions of water bills for leaks caused by natural disasters or emergencies
• Condemnation update for 1507 S. 10th Street

The City Council appointed Donna Dowden as the new finance director. The council also approved multiple resolutions regarding water pollution plans, sewer bill adjustments, and the lease of 20 golf carts. Additionally, several infrastructure pay requests and a demolition extension were granted.

• Appointed Donna Dowden as finance director
• Approved $3,772.10 for North Ramp Taxi-Lane Project (Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering)
• Approved $30,883.50 for North Ramp Taxi-Lane Project (Williams Equipment Services LLC)
• Approved $82,436.58 for Street Rehabilitation Project (Apeck Construction LLC)
• Granted 60-day demolition extension for 1501 S. 10th Street
• Adopted Resolution 8 of 2023 to lease 20 golf carts
• Adopted Resolution 9 of 2023 approving the Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Plan of 2022
• Adopted Resolution 10 of 2023 for sewer bill adjustments due to natural disasters or emergencies

City Council

The City Council will discuss water rate settings for 2023 and a potential waiver of rate increases. The body is also reviewing an ordinance to revise construction hour regulations and a lease agreement for city-owned property.

• Ordinance 1 of 2023 regarding Hours of Construction
• Resolution to set or waive 2023 water rates
• Commercial lease agreement for city property at 201 Red Town Road
• Payment of $23,599.93 to Meyer & Associates Inc. for Louisiana Watershed Initiative
• Condemnation review for 1507 S. 10th Street

The City Council adopted an ordinance revising construction hour rules and passed several resolutions regarding water rates and city contracts. The council also approved multiple project pay requests and granted a demolition extension for one property.

• Adopted Ordinance 1 of 2023 revising construction hours (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2 of 2023 to waive annual water rates increase for 2023
• Adopted Resolution 1 of 2023 setting 2023 water rates
• Adopted Resolution 3 of 2023 to seek water rates analysis from Louisiana Rural Water Association
• Approved 30-day demolition extension for 1507 S. 10th Street
• Approved Pay Request A for Street Rehabilitation Project ($3,647.51 total)
• Approved Pay Request B for Louisiana Watershed Initiative ($23,599.93)
• Approved Resolution 5 of 2023 for Street Rehabilitation Project asphalt tonnage and contract time change order

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding Ordinance 1 of 2023. This ordinance proposes revisions and additions to Sections 14-6 through 14-11 of the City Code of Ordinances concerning construction hours in Leesville.

• Ordinance 1 of 2023: revision of City Code Section 14-6 through Section 14-11 regarding Hours of Construction

City Council

The Leesville City Council will hold a public meeting to consider an ordinance revising construction hours, approve monthly bills, and receive updates on several infrastructure projects including water line replacement and street rehabilitation.

• Introduction of Ordinance 1 of 2023 to revise construction hours in city code
• Pay request for Harrison/Allen Ave water line replacement: $1,834.13 and $2,871.35
• Pay request for Street Rehabilitation Project: $30,870.41
• Pay request for Entrance Road Sewer Project: $52,966.00
• Pay requests for North Ramp Taxi-Lane Project: $11,548.35 and $23,771.25

The City Council approved several pay requests for water, sewer, and street projects. Council members also accepted Ordinance 1 of 2023 regarding construction hours and granted a property owner an extension to repair or sell a property.

• Approved Pay Request A for Harrison/Allen Ave Water Lines ($6,705.48)
• Approved Pay Request B for Street Rehabilitation Project ($30,870.41)
• Approved Pay Request C for Entrance Rd. Sewer Project ($52,966.00)
• Approved Pay Request D for North Ramp Taxi-Lane Project ($35,319.60)
• Granted 90-day extension to repair or sell property at 1108 Spruce Street
• Accepted Ordinance 1 of 2023 regarding Hours of Construction
• Approved December 12, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved monthly bills