Leesville public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Leesville City Council will consider adopting Ordinance 6 of 2024 to establish a franchise fee pursuant to a state-issued certificate of franchise authority. Other business includes accepting a land donation from Two Magnolias Land Company LLC, approving new in-car and body-worn cameras for the police department, and approving a liquor permit for Royal Express LLC at 1402 Entrance Rd. The council will also recognize December 24 and 31 as holiday days and consider a cooperative agreement with the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs.

• Ordinance 6 of 2024 – franchise fee authorization
• Ordinance 7 of 2024 – land donation from Two Magnolias Land Company LLC
• Resolution to approve new in-car and body-worn cameras for Leesville Police Department
• Resolution to approve a liquor and beer permit for Royal Express LLC at 1402 Entrance Rd.
• Resolution to adopt the FY23-24 Final Audit Report and renew audit services with Kolder, Champagne, Slaven & Company

The Leesville City Council held a public hearing and meeting on December 9, 2024, adopting two ordinances and several resolutions. Ordinance 6 authorizes a franchise fee, and Ordinance 7 accepts a land donation from Two Magnolias Land Company LLC. The council also approved a liquor permit, holiday closures, new police cameras, and the FY23-24 audit.

• Adopted Ordinance 6 of 2024 authorizing a franchise fee (motion passed)
• Adopted Ordinance 7 of 2024 accepting land donation from Two Magnolias Land Company LLC (motion passed)
• Approved Resolution 77 of 2024 for liquor/beer permit for Royal Express LLC at 1402 Entrance Rd (motion passed)
• Approved Resolution 78 of 2024 declaring Dec 24 and Dec 31, 2024 as holiday days (motion passed)
• Approved Resolution 79 of 2024 to purchase new in-car and body-worn cameras for police (motion passed)
• Approved Resolution 80 of 2024 accepting FY23-24 Final Audit Report (motion passed)
• Approved Resolution 81 of 2024 renewing audit services with Kolder and Slaven & Company for FY24-25 (motion passed)
• Approved Resolution 82 of 2024 renewing audit services with Kolder and Slaven & Company for FY24-25 (motion passed)

City Council

The Leesville City Council will hold a public hearing on December 9, 2024, to consider adopting two ordinances. Ordinance 6 of 2024 would authorize the mayor to establish a franchise fee under a state-issued certificate. Ordinance 7 of 2024 would authorize accepting donated property at 1006 North Gladys Street from Two Magnolias Land Co. The council will take public comments before voting.

• Ordinance 6 of 2024: authorizes mayor to establish a franchise fee per state-issued certificate
• Ordinance 7 of 2024: authorizes accepting donated property at 1006 North Gladys Street from Two Magnolias Land Co.
• Public hearing with opportunity for public comments on both ordinances

City Council

The Leesville City Council will introduce two ordinances: one to establish a franchise fee and another to accept a land donation from Two Magnolias Land Company LLC, with public hearings set for December 9. The council will also vote on several resolutions, including engaging Meyer & Associates for water system improvements, authorizing a splash pad design, and approving a contract for Boone Street overlay. Routine items include approval of October minutes, monthly bills, and financial reports.

• Introduction of Ordinance 6 of 2024 to authorize a franchise fee pursuant to a state-issued certificate of franchise authority
• Introduction of Ordinance 7 of 2024 to accept a land donation from Two Magnolias Land Company LLC
• Resolution to engage Meyer and Associates, Inc. for engineering services on the Water Sector Program Phase 2 System Improvements Project (Project No. A8-21046)
• Resolution to authorize the submission of RFPs for construction of a splash pad at the municipal rec complex
• Resolution to approve APECK Construction LLC for the Boone Street overlay construction

City Council

The Leesville City Council will consider two resolutions: one to cancel the November 11 meeting due to the Veterans Day holiday, and another to authorize the Mayor and Council to publicly express disapproval of companies drilling Class V and VI (C02) wells in Vernon Parish. The council will also receive monthly bills, a financial report, and a city engineer update.

• Resolution to cancel Nov 11 meeting for Veterans Day holiday
• Resolution to authorize public disapproval of Class V and VI (C02) wells in Vernon Parish
• Monthly bills presented by Hannah Hillman
• Financial report by Nicole Naral
• City Engineer update by Mark McCarty

City Council

The Leesville City Council will meet at City Hall to conduct routine business including approving monthly bills, hearing a city engineer update, and voting on a commercial lease for an empty lot at the Industrial Park. Two resolutions are on the agenda: one to approve the lease with Champion Home Builders and another to submit the 2024 Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire to the Legislative Auditor’s Office.

• Lease approval for empty lot at Industrial Park to Champion Home Builders
• Submission of 2024 Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire to Legislative Auditor’s Office

City Council

The Leesville City Council will consider three resolutions: implementation of the FAA- and DOTD-approved airport master plan with a funding request, a cooperative endeavor for the Fort Johnson Entrance Road Fire Substation, and renewal of an internet service agreement for the Ft. Johnson Vegetation Contract. The council will also approve a pay request totaling $76,233.85 for the DCIP Runway Extension Project and receive updates from the city engineer and administration.

• Pay request for DCIP Runway Extension Project: Terracon invoice $10,000 and Infrastructure Consulting invoice $66,233.85
• Resolution to approve airport master plan implementation and authorize request for LA DOTD aviation funds
• Resolution to authorize Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with FP&C for Fort Johnson Entrance Road Fire Substation capital outlay funds
• Resolution to renew service agreement with Communication Construction Services d/b/a American Warrior Network for internet services for the Ft. Johnson Vegetation Contract

City Council

The Leesville City Council will hold a regular meeting with procedural items and updates. The main action item is a resolution to authorize a lease finance agreement with Cadence Equipment Finance for a street sweeper. The council will also hear monthly bills, a city engineer update, and administrative reports.

• Resolution to authorize a lease finance agreement with Cadence Equipment Finance for a street sweeper; authorizes Mayor to sign and execute agreement

City Council

The Leesville City Council will consider several resolutions including accepting a DOTD Aviation Grant for constructing T-hangers at the Leesville Airport, authorizing a survey of the recreation complex, and approving easement and maintenance amendments. The council will also review pay requests, including over $307,000 for the Entrance Road Sewer Project.

• Resolution to accept DOTD Aviation Grant for construction of T-hangers at Leesville Airport
• Pay request of $307,213.17 for Entrance Road Sewer Project (Co-D Construction)
• Resolution to authorize survey of recreation complex and accept lowest quote
• Resolution to amend easement for new lift station on Entrance Road
• Resolution to reappoint Jeremy M. Smart to the Civil Service Board

City Council

The Leesville City Council will consider a resolution ordering a special election to authorize renewal of a special tax. They will also approve monthly bills and pay requests for the Street Rehabilitation Project B6-17045. The city engineer will provide an update on ongoing work.

• Resolution calling a special election for renewal of a special tax
• Monthly bills presented by Hannah Hillman
• Pay requests for Street Rehabilitation Project: Meyer & Associates Inc. invoice $1,582.20, Blueprint & Copies invoice $62.30
• City Engineer update by Mark McCarty
• Approval of minutes from July 22, 2024

City Council

The City Council will review pay requests for infrastructure projects and vote on several resolutions. These include the purchase of public works trucks and the establishment of a firefighter program with Vernon Parish School and Ft. Johnson.

• Pay requests for Leesville Municipal Airport Runway Extension ($20,824.00 and $6,500.00)
• Pay requests for Entrance Road Sewer Project ($825.00 and $156,137.25)
• Pay request for Rec Complex Ball Park Lighting Project ($147,211.54)
• Resolution to purchase 3 work trucks for public works and Fort Johnson Vegetation Contract
• Conditional use permit for a new mobile home at 102 Jackson St

City Council

The Leesville City Council will review monthly bills and receive an update from the city engineer. The agenda includes resolutions for T-Hangars construction at the municipal airport and a land lease revision. A notice was also provided regarding a future meeting to discuss ad valorem tax renewal.

• Contract award to Pat Williams Construction, LLC for T-Hangars at Leesville Municipal Airport
• Revision to an existing land lease at the Leesville Municipal Airport
• Notice of a future meeting regarding ad valorem tax renewal election

City Council

The Leesville City Council will consider facility rehabilitation funding and a city holiday declaration. The council will also review a contract award for the 2024 Rehabilitation and Extension Project and an airport grant application.

• Resolution to accept LGAP State Appropriated Funds for facility rehabilitation
• Notice of award to R.C. Paving, Inc. for the 2024 Rehabilitation and Extension Project
• Authorization of an airport grant application to LA DOTD
• Appointment of a City Ethics Liaison
• Resolution to declare July 5, 2024, a city holiday

City Council

The Leesville City Council will consider adopting the amended FY 2023-2024 and FY 2024-2025 operating budgets. The agenda also includes authorizations for sewer extension work and land surveying services for the Entrance Road substation project.

• Adoption of Ordinance 5 of 2024 regarding the FY 2023-2024 and FY 2024-2025 operating budgets
• Authorization of the Notice to Proceed for the Fort Johnson Entrance Road sewer extension – Phase 1
• Authorization of land surveying services from Collins Land Surveyor for the Entrance Road substation project
• Pay request of $5,751.75 for the Entrance Rd Sewer Project A9-19081

City Council

The Leesville City Council will hold a public hearing on June 10, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. to consider Ordinance 5 of 2024, which adopts the amended operating budget for the current fiscal year and the budget for FY 2024-2025. The ordinance was introduced on May 13, 2024. Public comments will be accepted on this item.

• Ordinance 5 of 2024: adopt amended FY 2023-2024 operating budget and FY 2024-2025 budget for the City of Leesville

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance regarding the placement of manufactured and tiny homes in specific zones. Members will also discuss the 2023-2025 budgets and adjusted millage rates for 2024.

• Ordinance 4 of 2024: development of manufactured, mobile, modular, and tiny homes on property zoned A-7, A-8, and A-9
• Ordinance 5 of 2024: amended FY 2023-2024 Operating Budget and FY 2024-2025 Budget
• Resolution 31 and 32 of 2024: adjusted millage rates for General Alimony, Sewerage Systems, and Streets for Tax Year 2024
• Payment of $43,660.00 to Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering for Airport North Ramp Taxi-way & Drainage Project
• Payment of $21,738.60 to CLECO for Recreation Complex power poles and transformers

City Council

The City Council is holding a public hearing to discuss and potentially adopt adjusted millage rates for the 2024 tax year. These rates apply to general alimony, sewerage systems, and streets.

• RESOLUTION 31 OF 2024: Adopt adjusted millage rates for General Alimony, Sewerage Systems, and Streets for Tax Year 2024
• RESOLUTION 32 OF 2024: Set adjusted millage rates and roll forward to rates not exceeding maximum authorized rates for Tax Year 2024

City Council

The City Council will discuss an ordinance regarding the development of manufactured, mobile, and tiny homes on properties zoned A-7, A-8, and A-9. The body is also reviewing several infrastructure pay requests and service contracts.

• Ordinance 4 of 2024 regarding manufactured and tiny homes on A-7, A-8, and A-9 zoned property
• Pay request for Leesville Municipal Airport North Ramp Taxiway & Drainage Project: $62,484.00
• Pay request for Entrance Rd Sewer Project: $40,248.75 and $181.88
• Pay request for Street Rehabilitation Project #B6-17045: $18,986.40 and $66.66
• Resolution for CardConnect credit/credit card processing with a 3% convenience fee

City Council

The Leesville City Council will hold a public hearing and consider Ordinance 3 of 2024 to rezone Lot 1 and Lot 4 of 303 N. 1st Street from A-7 Multi-Family District to C-3 Neighborhood Commercial District, allowing a current residential structure to be used as a law office. Public comments will be accepted before adjournment.

• Ordinance 3 of 2024: rezone Lot 1 & 4 of 303 N. 1st Street from A-7 Multi-Family to C-3 Neighborhood Commercial for a law office

City Council

The City Council will discuss rezoning a property on N. 1st Street and two alcohol permit applications. The body is also considering a fee increase for cemetery burial plots and millage rate adjustments for 2024.

• Rezoning of 303 N. 1st Street from Multi-Family to Neighborhood Commercial for a law office
• Class A Alcohol Permits for Shop A Lot #7 (1800 Nolan Trace) and Shop A Lot #6 (188 Alexandria Hwy.)
• Increase of burial plot fees from $800 to $1,200 at the City of Leesville Cemetery
• Notice of Award to Co-D Construction of LA LLC for Sanitary Sewer Extension Project on Entrance Rd.
• Payment of $1,800 to Eyecatcher Signs and $7,300 to Terracon

City Council

The Leesville City Council will consider several resolutions, including ending the moratorium on development and permitting for manufactured homes, and committing over $1 million in city funds for a sanitary sewer extension on Fort Polk Entrance Road. Other items include a rezoning for a law office, bids for a Public Works truck, and a wholesale alcohol permit.

• Resolution to end moratorium on development and permitting for manufactured homes, tiny homes, and portable buildings in A-5 and A-8 zones
• Resolution to commit at least $1,069,199.14 in city funds for the Fort Polk Entrance Road sewer extension (Project No. 50-MG3-20-01)
• Introduction of Ordinance 3 of 2024 to rezone 303 N. 1st Street (Lot 1 & 4) from A-7 to C-3 for a law office; public hearing set for April 8
• Resolution to authorize bids and purchase of a 1-ton truck for Public Works
• Resolution to approve a wholesale Class B alcohol permit for Mockler Beverage Company at 108 E. Franklin Street

City Council

The City Council will discuss several resolutions regarding infrastructure and administration. Key items include lighting for the recreation complex and the adoption of CDBG-DR Program Policies and Procedures.

• Payment requests for building repairs: S Keel Leesville Flooring ($21,000.00) and GMT Services ($2,178.00)
• Resolution for lease-purchase agreement and installation of lighting at the recreation complex
• Resolution for customer agreement with CLECO for recreation complex light poles and support
• Resolution for grass cutting contract with A Boy and His Dad Lawn Care for Fort Polk Vegetation Control
• Resolution to adopt CDBG-DR Program Policies and Procedures

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance 2 of 2024, which approves a predial servitude agreement with AHF Investments, LLC (doing business as All Hours Fitness) and authorizes the mayor to sign it. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, invocation, pledge, roll call, and adjournment.

• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance 2 of 2024 approving a predial servitude agreement with AHF Investments, LLC dba All Hours Fitness

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance regarding a servitude agreement with All Hours Fitness, LLC. The meeting also includes resolutions for updated personnel policies, street rehabilitation amendments, and a mentoring agreement with MLK Mentors, Inc.

• Ordinance 2 of 2024: Predial servitude agreement with AHF Investments, LLC dba All Hours Fitness
• Resolution for revised City of Leesville Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual
• Resolution for Meyer & Associates, Inc. Amendment No. 6 regarding Street Rehabilitation Project No. 50-MG3-14-02
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with MLK Mentors, Inc. for center programming
• Pay requests for Act 397 Building Repairs totaling $36,149.60 across four invoices

City Council

The Leesville City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to rezone Parcel #0111533269 from C4 Highway Commercial District to C2 Commercial District Apartment District. The hearing includes adoption of the ordinance and an opportunity for public comment.

• Rezoning of Parcel #0111533269 from C4 Highway Commercial District to C2 Commercial District Apartment District
• Public hearing scheduled for February 12, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at Leesville City Hall

City Council

The City Council will consider a rezoning ordinance and several resolutions regarding infrastructure and equipment. The body is discussing grant applications, vehicle purchases for police, and a cooperative agreement for youth programming.

• Ordinance 1 of 2024 to rezone Parcel#0111533269 from C4 Highway Commercial to C2 Commercial for a tire sales and service shop
• Payment of $24,545.00 to S Keel Leesville Flooring for building repairs
• Resolution to purchase 2 vehicles for the Leesville Police Department
• Resolution to award Project Delivery Services for the Ball Park Lift Station Project to Pan American Engineers, LLC
• Resolution to enter a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Kingdom Center at 628 High School Dr., Deridder, LA

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to accept Department of Defense grant funding for the municipal airport project. The body will also introduce an ordinance to rezone a specific parcel for commercial use. Financial reports and building repair payments are on the agenda.

• Introduction of Ordinance 1 of 2024 to rezone Parcel#0111533269 from C4 to C2 for a tire sales and service shop
• Resolution to accept DoD-OLDCC grant funding for the municipal airport project
• Payment of $4,700.00 and $22,185.00 to S Keel Leesville Flooring for building repairs
• Payment of $8,400.00 to Custom Metal & Siding for building repairs
• Oath of Office for the Mayor's Youth Council

City Council

The City Council will discuss water rates for 2024, including a resolution to waive the annual increase. The body will also review pay requests for airport and building projects.

• Resolution to waive the annual water rate increase for 2024
• Resolution to set 2024 water rates
• Pay request for Terracon Consultants Inc. ($12,600) for Leesville Airport Runway Extension
• Pay requests for Leesville Event Center repairs totaling $29,820
• Resolution to advertise bids for flooring replacement at the Leesville Event Center