Oakgrove public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Oakgrove City Council will decide on zoning changes for a property and consider alcohol renewal applications, insurance updates, and grant resolutions.

• Zoning Board recommendation for rezoning of property at 609 Main Street
• Alcohol renewal application for S-Mart #9
• Resolution for LGAP grant to improve City Hall Restrooms
• Resolution for CWEF grant for sewer lift station pumps
• Approval of ARPA funds use for fire hydrant and water plant repairs

City Council

The City Council will review October 2023 financials and bills for payment. The agenda includes decisions regarding a water tank painting bid and a new water maintenance employee.

• Accept bid to paint elevated water tank
• $500 contribution request for Chamber of Commerce Christmas Festival
• Hiring Otis Moore as full-time water maintenance employee
• Discussion regarding police barricades

City Council

The Special Council Meeting will consider several quotes for city services, including water meter installation, Christmas light decorations, and tree removal in the town park.

• Accept bid for installation of water meters
• Quote for Christmas lights
• Quote to cut down dead tree in town park

City Council

The City Council will review September 2023 financials and bills for payment. The agenda includes discussions regarding sewer plant management and potential assistance with costs for Eagle View Imagery for the Tax Assessor’s office.

• Approval of September 2023 financials and bills
• Alcohol application from Walmart
• Renewal of BCBS Employee Insurance
• Quote approval for striping parking spaces
• Hiring of Dakota Underwood as a full-time Police Officer

City Council

The City Council will decide on approving the Mayor's application for capital outlay funds and discuss sewer plant management. Other items include policy changes and equipment purchases.

• $400,000 requested for water line replacement
• $25,000 agreement for sewer repairs with La. Treasury
• $11,000 agreement for theater upgrades with La. Treasury
• Promotion of Austin Holland to Assistant Chief of Police

The Council approved several vehicle purchases, including a police truck and a limb truck. They also authorized funding applications and agreements for water and sewer system repairs and theater upgrades.

• Approved $400,000 Capital Outlay fund application for water line replacement
• Approved $25,000 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for sewer and water repairs
• Approved $11,000 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for theater upgrades
• Approved purchase of 2024 Chevrolet 3500 ($46,050) and dump body ($13,075)
• Approved 2024 Ford F-150 Police truck ($51,583.05) and equipment ($6,661.60)
• Approved $3,995.50 for cemetery truck transmission replacement
• Approved promotion of Austin Holland to Assistant Chief
• Approved changes to water/sewer customer billing adjustment policy

City Council

The City Council will review July 2023 financials and bills for payment. The meeting includes discussions on advertising bids for water meter installation and a resolution regarding a Fitness Court.

• Approval of July 2023 financials and bills
• Advertising for bids for water meter installation
• Adoption of Resolution for Fitness Court
• Purchase of spring banners for Main Street
• Training approval for Jason Hozak in Ruston

The Town Council approved funding for an outdoor fitness court and amended a grant to purchase a flatbed dump truck. The council also authorized spending for Main Street banners and water meter bid advertising.

• Approved July 2023 bills for payment
• Approved advertising for bids for water meter installation
• Adopted Resolution to allocate funds for an outdoor fitness court
• Approved purchase of 16 Main Street spring banners for $843.00
• Approved Jason Hozak to attend water certification training in Ruston
• Approved Chief Russell to obtain quotes for re-striping parking spaces
• Adopted Resolution to amend 21/22 LGAP grant to purchase a flatbed dump truck instead of a grapple truck

City Council

The City Council will meet to adopt new millage rates for 2023 and resolutions to adjust water and sewer rates. The agenda also includes the purchase of a mini excavator and an equipment trailer.

• Adoption of 2023 Millage Rates
• Resolution to adjust water rates
• Resolution to adjust sewer rates
• Purchase of a mini excavator from the Town of Rayville
• Purchase of an equipment trailer

The council adopted resolutions to adjust water and sewer rate structures effective August 10, 2023, to improve system sustainability and debt coverage. The council also approved equipment purchases and sewer repairs.

• Approved new water rates: Residential $17.00 base, Commercial $42.00 base (3-1-1)
• Approved new sewer rates: Residential $25.00 base, Commercial $40.00 base (3-1-1)
• Approved $27,000 purchase of mini excavator from Town of Rayville using ARPA funds
• Approved $10,000 purchase of trailer from Cowboy Trailers
• Approved $24,019.41 quote from Ashton Construction for sewer point repairs on Main Street
• Adopted Resolution for 2023 millage rates
• Named Council Member Nevels as Mayor Pro Tem for 2023-2024 fiscal year
• Approved June 2023 financials and bills for payment

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the upcoming fiscal year budget and an amendment to Ordinance 574. The council also plans to discuss a potential fitness court in the town park and review a payroll service rate increase proposal.

• Adoption of Budget for FY ending June 30, 2024
• Amendment to Ordinance 574 regarding private sewer and water line maintenance
• Discussion on constructing a Fitness Court in the town park
• Proposal from Lori Whittington, CPA for payroll services rate increase

The Council unanimously adopted the Budget Ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. They also passed an ordinance regarding the maintenance of private sewer and water lines. Additional approvals included a payroll service rate increase and an alcohol application.

• Adopted Budget Ordinance for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 620 amending private sewer and water line maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol application for Kamal Singh (Oak Grove S Mart LLC, DBA S Mart #9 Daiquiri)
• Approved proposal for payroll services rate increase from Lori Whittington, CPA
• Approved partnership with National Fitness Campaign for potential town park Fitness Court
• Approved May 2023 financials and bills for payment
• Approved minutes from May 9, 2023, and June 8, 2023 meetings

City Council

The Special Council Meeting will address the acceptance of a bid for water meters and hold discussions regarding repairs for the sewer plant.

• Acceptance of bid for water meters
• Discussion of sewer plant repairs

The Town Council accepted a bid for new water meters and authorized an application for sewer plant repair funding. The council also agreed to provide 10% in matching funds for the sewer project.

• Accepted bid from Southern Pipe Supply for $298,890.00 for new water meters
• Approved Tracy Ausberry with North Delta Regional Planning and Development District to apply for sewer plant repair funding
• Approved Town to provide 10% in matching funds for the sewer plant project

City Council

The City Council will review April 2023 financials and consider Budget Revision No. 2 for the current fiscal year. The meeting includes introducing ordinances for the upcoming FY 2023–2024 budget and amendments to private sewer and water line maintenance rules.

• Alcohol application for Oak Grove S Mart LLC (DBA S Mart #9)
• Budget Revision No. 2 for FY ending June 31, 2023
• Ordinance to amend Ordinance 574 regarding private sewer and water line maintenance
• Endeavor Agreement with WCPSO for 2023-2024 FY
• Resolution to amend CWEF Grant

The Town Council approved a $25,000 salary package agreement with the West Carroll Parish Sheriff’s Office and budget revision no. 2. The council also introduced ordinances for the 2023-2024 FY Budget and water/sewer line maintenance. A resolution was adopted to redirect CWEF grant funds toward water well repairs.

• Approved $25,000 Endeavor Agreement with West Carroll Parish Sheriff’s Office for dispatcher salary
• Approved budget revision no. 2 for FY ending June 31, 2023
• Introduced 2023-2024 FY Budget Ordinance (public hearing set for June 13, 2023)
• Introduced Ordinance amending Ordinance 574 regarding private water and sewer line maintenance (public hearing set for June 13, 2023)
• Adopted Resolution to amend 2020-2021 CWEF grant application for water well repairs
• Approved Class B alcohol application for Oak Grove S Mart LLC
• Approved $2,500 quote from Harrison Tree Service for tree removal
• Approved landscaping quote from Donovan Grey for City Hall

City Council

The City Council is meeting to reject the current bid for water meters and authorize new advertisements for bids. The council will also hold a discussion regarding a study on water and sewer rates.

• Rejection of current bid for water meters
• Authorization for advertising bids in the local journal
• Discussion of water and sewer rate study

The Town Council rejected the current bid for new water meters and authorized new advertisements for bids. A committee was also established to review water and sewer rates and expenses for a July presentation.

• Rejected current bid for new water meters and authorized advertising for bids
• Approved formation of a committee to review water and sewer rates, expenses, and other factors

City Council

The City Council will review March 2023 financials and consider several resolutions. The meeting includes discussions regarding a recent water and sewer rate study and updates on the sewer treatment plant.

• Discussion of recent water and sewer rate study with Terry Lewis
• Adoption of Fair Housing Resolution
• Adoption of MWPP Resolution
• Bid for fire ant treatment in park and cemetery
• Appointment of Town Superintendent

The Town Council approved the appointment of Jeff Moody as Town Superintendent and authorized advertising for a water/sewer maintenance employee. The council also approved payments for fire ant treatment and adopted resolutions for Fair Housing Month and the annual MWPP.

• Approved appointment of Jeff Moody as Town Superintendent
• Approved advertising for a water/sewer maintenance employee
• Approved $900.00 total quote from Red Hall for fire ant treatment in the park and cemetery
• Adopted Resolution naming April as Fair Housing Month
• Adopted annual MWPP Resolution
• Approved March 2023 financials and bills for payment
• Approved minutes of the March 14, 2023 meeting

City Council

The City Council will review February 2023 financials and bills for payment. The meeting includes decisions on hiring a police officer and a water/sewer maintenance employee, as well as several infrastructure items.

• Alcohol application for Oak Grove Package Liquor, L.L.C. (Chance Grubbs)
• Hiring of Malcom Miles as full-time police officer
• Hiring of Jesse Glass as full-time water/sewer maintenance employee
• Emergency repairs to the Legion Hut porch and handicap ramp
• Proposal for point repairs on sewer service lines

The Town Council approved the hiring of a police officer and a water/sewer maintenance worker. The council also authorized emergency repairs for the Legion Hut and approved a proposal for sewer service line repairs.

• Approved February 14, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved February 2023 financials and bills for payment
• Approved alcohol application for Chance Grubbs (Oak Grove Package Liquor, L.L.C.)
• Approved hiring Malcom Miles as a full-time police officer
• Approved hiring Jesse Glass as a full-time water/sewer maintenance worker
• Approved emergency repairs to the Legion Hut porch and handicap ramp
• Approved JABAR Corporation proposal for sewer service line point repairs

City Council

The Oak Grove Council will vote on a budget revision, water rate study, utility billing policy changes, and a new water department employee. A resident will discuss water issues, and the council will receive an update on the sewer treatment plant and storage tank.

• Approve Budget Revision No. 1 for FY ending June 30, 2023
• Approve agreement with The Payment Group for credit card payments
• Approve changes to utility billing policy
• Approve Water Department to pay Terry Lewis for a water rate study
• Update on sewer treatment plant and ground storage tank

The Town Council approved budget revision no. 1 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. The council also authorized a water rate study and approved changes to the utility billing policy. Decisions were made regarding water department staffing and festival traffic management.

• Approved budget revision no. 1 for FY ending June 30, 2023
• Approved hiring Terry Lewis to conduct a water rate study
• Approved proposed changes to the utility billing policy
• Approved agreement with The Payment Group for credit card payments
• Approved advertising for new water meter bids pending engineer specifications
• Approved keeping Main Street open during festivals and allowing Police Chief to close side streets (4-1)
• Approved hiring Jason Hosak to the water department following Obadiah Rouse's resignation
• Approved January 2023 financials and bills for payment

City Council

The Oak Grove Town Council will vote on adopting a no-cash policy effective February 1, 2025, approve a quote for a new door at the town barn, and receive an update on the sewer treatment plant and ground storage tank. Other items include discussing right-of-way at Sonic, a landlord waiver for Superior Group of Companies, and approving attendance at several conferences for town officials.

• Approve a no cash policy effective February 1, 2023
• Approve quote for new door at the town barn
• Discuss right of way at Sonic
• Landlord waiver for Superior Group of Companies
• Update on sewer treatment plant and ground storage tank

The Town Council adopted a no cash policy effective February 1, 2023. The council also approved a contract for barn door repairs and authorized the abandonment of a right of way at the Sonic property. Several administrative approvals were made regarding employee training and equipment.

• Adopted no cash policy effective February 1, 2023 (3-0-2)
• Approved $3,600 quote from R & B Johnson Building Systems Inc. for town barn door
• Authorized Mayor to sign agreement to abandon right of way at Sonic property
• Authorized Mayor to sign Landlord Waiver Agreement with Superior Group of Companies after changes
• Approved purchase of pre-paid cell phone and minutes for water technicians
• Approved annual AirMedCare renewal for employees and elected officials
• Approved Chief Russell to attend conference in Lake Charles March 7-9
• Approved purchase of two benches for the park tennis court