Sulphur public meetings in 2024
53 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Land Use Commission
The Sulphur Land Use Commission will vote on two requests to allow residential use in business districts. Ann Marie Pego seeks an exception for 309 East Thomas Street, and Carolyn Chitty seeks one for 4001 Maplewood Drive. The meeting will be held at 1551 East Napoleon Street.
- Resolution granting an exception to Ann Marie Pego for living in a Business District at 309 East Thomas Street.
- Resolution granting an exception to Carolyn Chitty for living in a Business District at 4001 Maplewood Drive.
City Council
The Sulphur City Council will hold public hearings and votes on multiple ordinances, including property acquisitions, rezonings, and condemnations. The meeting also includes resolutions for contracts, appointments, and a proclamation for a storm drain marker contest winner.
- Buy/Sell Agreement with LOLC, LLC for property south of 110 North Huntington Street (appraised at $67,000)
- Rezone requests for properties at 307 Post Oak Road, 1515 Weekly Road, 320 South Cities Service Hwy., and 2209 Carr Lane
- Final Plat acceptance for The Cedars Subdivision Phase 1 on Wright Road
- Condemnation proceedings for four addresses: 725 Pitre Street, 810 North Claiborne Street (#1 and #19), 113 Arkansas Street, and 706 Live Oak
- Resolution awarding low bid for annual supply of pipes, limestone, asphalt, and office supplies
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on multiple rezoning requests and a property acquisition from LOLC, LLC. They will also introduce ordinances on utility regulations and a hospital water service agreement. Several resolutions address bids, appointments, variances, and meeting dates. An executive session is scheduled to discuss litigation settlement.
- Public hearing on ordinance authorizing Mayor to sign Buy/Sell Agreement with LOLC, LLC for property south of 110 North Huntington Street
- Public hearing on rezone for 307 Post Oak Road from Residential to Business
- Public hearing on rezone for 320 South Cities Service Hwy from Business to Commercial to allow storage facility
- Resolution awarding low bid for temporary fire station
- Executive session to consider settlement of Paul and Marissa Perales litigation
The Sulphur City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including authorizing the purchase of property from LOLC, LLC for $67,000, granting rezones for commercial and mixed residential uses, accepting the final plat for The Cedars Subdivision Phase I, and awarding bids for annual supplies and a temporary fire station. The council also denied a rezone for a mobile home, introduced several ordinances for future public hearings, and condemned two properties.
- Approved ordinance authorizing Mayor to sign buy/sell agreement with LOLC, LLC for property south of 110 North Huntington Street (4-1)
- Approved ordinance authorizing acquisition of property from LOLC, LLC for $67,000 (4-1)
- Granted rezone to Rhonda Yanes at 307 South Post Oak Road from Residential to Business (5-0)
- Denied rezone to Dewey & Jessie Burnworth for mobile home at 1515 Weekly Road (0-5)
- Granted rezone to Brookwood-Development, LLC for self-storage facility at 320 South Cities Service Hwy with stipulations (5-0)
- Accepted final plat for The Cedars Subdivision Phase I (4-1)
- Awarded low bid for temporary fire station to Sam Istre Construction, Inc. for $522,000 (5-0)
- Condemned mobile homes at 810 North Claiborne Street #1 and #19 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Land Use Commission
The Land Use Commission will consider five resolutions: three rezones, one final plat acceptance, and one exception to zoning. These include a rezone from Residential to Business, a rezone to Mixed Residential for a mobile home, a rezone from Business to Commercial for a storage facility, acceptance of a final plat for The Cedars Subdivision Phase I, and an exception to allow living in a business district.
- Rezone from Business to Commercial for Brookwood-Development, LLC at 320 South Cities Service Hwy. for a self-storage facility
- Rezone from Residential to Mixed Residential for Dewey & Jessie Burnworth at 1515 Weekly Road to allow a new mobile home
- Rezone from Residential to Business for Rhonda Yanes at 307 South Post Oak Road
- Acceptance of final plat for The Cedars Subdivision Phase I on Wright Road, with variances for lot size, setbacks, and coverage
- Exception for Ann Marie Pego at 309 East Thomas Street to allow residential use in a business district
Civil Service Board
The Sulphur Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board will meet to review and approve applications for several promotional exams. The board will also review personnel action forms for fire and police staff.
- Promotional exams for Assistant Fire Chief, District Fire Chief, and Fire Captain
- Promotional exams for Assistant Police Chief, Police Sergeant, and Superintendent of Jail
- Review of Fire personnel action forms
- Review of Police personnel action forms
City Council
The Sulphur City Council will hold public hearings on a GIS agreement with Calcasieu Parish and a servitude amendment with Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District. It will also introduce ordinances to authorize a buy/sell agreement with LOLC, LLC for property near 110 North Huntington Street and to acquire that property. Additional actions include appointing a housing authority member, approving bids for supplies, granting a liquor license, and hearing rules to show cause for condemned buildings and dead trees.
- Public hearing on Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Calcasieu Parish Public Safety Communications District for GIS Pictometry (ORD84-24)
- Public hearing on amending servitude agreements with Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District (ORD85-24)
- Introduction of ordinance to authorize buy/sell agreement with LOLC, LLC for property south of 110 North Huntington Street (ORD86-24)
- Introduction of ordinance to acquire property from LOLC, LLC, appropriate funds, and set public hearing (ORD87-24)
- Rule to show cause for condemning structures at 11 addresses and removing dead/diseased trees at 2 addresses
City Council
The City Council will discuss the acquisition of a vacant lot south of 110 North Huntington Street and a $9,000 agreement for GIS Pictometry. The body will also consider several building condemnations and a liquor license approval.
- Proposed $67,000 purchase of a 13,608 sq. ft. vacant lot from LOLC, LLC south of 110 North Huntington Street
- Public hearing for $9,000 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Calcasieu Parish Public Safety Communications District for GIS Pictometry
- Liquor license approval for El Viejo Tony Mexican Grill Sulphur, Inc. at 535 North Cities Service
- Rule to show cause for the condemnation of buildings at 9 different addresses
- Authorization to advertise bids for annual supplies of pipes, fittings, limestone, asphalt, chemicals, and office supplies
Board of Zoning Adjustment
The Sulphur Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on October 21, 2024, to consider two variance requests. One seeks to exceed the maximum accessory structure size, and the other requests permission to live temporarily in an RV while repairing tornado damage.
- Resolution granting a variance to Sara Williams at 204 East Carlton Street to allow an accessory structure to be 49% of total floor area instead of the maximum 35%.
- Resolution granting a variance to Mike Church at 107 Lauren Lane to allow temporary living in an RV while repairs are made to his home from the May 13, 2024, tornado.
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Land Use Commission
The commission will review petitions to de-annex multiple parcels of land on Prater Road. The body will also consider two rezoning requests to allow for a retail flooring business and a mobile home.
- De-annexation of 1 acre at 521 Prater Road (Hackberry Four Investments, LLC)
- De-annexation of 28 acres west of Prater Road north of railroad tracks (Hackberry Four Investments, LLC)
- De-annexation of 88 acres north of railroad tracks and west of Prater Road (KNI, LLC)
- Rezone from Residential to Business for Paul Cox on Prater Road for a retail flooring business
- Rezone from Residential to Mixed Residential for Dewey & Jessie Burnworth at 1515 Weekly Road for a mobile home
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on a $3 million decrease to the General Fund Budget and four residential-to-business rezonings. The body will also discuss contracts for a 2024 Overlay Project and a temporary fire station.
- Proposed $3 million decrease in General Fund Budget for FY 2023-2024 due to FEMA reimbursement over-budgeting
- Public hearings for rezoning 218, 220, 222, and 224 Texas Street from Residential to Business
- Resolution to award low bid for the 2024 Overlay Project
- Resolution to advertise bids for a temporary fire station
- Rule to show cause to condemn structures at 1404 Peachtree Road, 807 Live Oak Street, 831 Urban Street, 810 North Claiborne Street, and 113 Arkansas Street
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Sulphur City Council will hold public hearings on four ordinances to rezone properties at 218-224 Texas Street from Residential to Business. They will also consider a budget amendment reducing the General Fund by $3 million due to over-budgeted FEMA reimbursements. Other items include resolutions for an overlay project, a temporary fire station, and condemnations of several unsafe structures.
- Public hearings on rezoning 218, 220, 222, 224 Texas Street from Residential to Business (ORD75-24 through ORD78-24)
- Ordinance amending General Fund Budget to decrease intergovernmental revenue by $3 million (ORD79-24)
- Resolution awarding low bid for 2024 Overlay Project (RES46-24)
- Resolution authorizing advertisement of bids for temporary fire station (RES49-24)
- Rules to show cause to condemn buildings at 1404 Peachtree Road, 807 Live Oak Street, 831 Urban Street, 810 North Claiborne Street, and 113 Arkansas Street
Civil Service Board
The Sulphur Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board will review personnel action forms for fire and police staff. The board will also consider requests to call for several promotional exams for fire and police leadership roles.
- Review for approval of Fire personnel action forms
- Review for approval of Police personnel action forms
- Promotional exam requests for Assistant Fire Chief, District Fire Chief, and Fire Captain
- Promotional exam requests for Assistant Police Chief and Police Sergeant
- Promotional exam request for Superintendent of Jail
City Council
This special meeting includes two public hearings on ordinances. The first authorizes a lease with BAB Rentals for temporary City Court and Marshal's office at $20,000/month. The second amends the General Fund Budget to reflect a $3 million decrease in intergovernmental revenue due to over-budgeting FEMA reimbursements. Both ordinances are up for adoption.
- Public hearing on lease agreement with BAB Rentals, LLC for temporary City Court and Marshal's office at $20,000/month base rent
- Public hearing on budget amendment reducing General Fund revenue by $3 million due to over-budgeted FEMA reimbursements
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Sulphur City Council will hold a special meeting with two public hearings. One hearing will consider authorizing a lease with BAB Rentals, LLC for temporary City Court and Marshal's office facilities. The other will address amending the General Fund Budget to reduce Intergovernmental Revenue by $3 million due to overestimated FEMA reimbursements.
- Public hearing on ordinance to lease 501 Willow Avenue for temporary City Court and Marshal's office (ORD79-24)
- Public hearing on ordinance amending the 2023-2024 General Fund Budget to reflect a $3 million decrease in FEMA reimbursement revenue (ORD80-24)
Board of Zoning Adjustment
The Sulphur Board of Zoning Adjustment will consider resolutions granting three variance requests: two for reduced setbacks on carports and one extending time for a second dwelling to remain pending demolition. The board will also approve previous meeting minutes and the agenda.
- Resolution granting variance to Dianna Afemon at 332 Madison Crossing for a carport with zero lot line on the east side instead of the required 15 feet.
- Resolution granting variance to Benjamin Ferguson at 300 Pecan Street for a carport extension 1 foot from the west property line instead of the required 5 feet.
- Resolution extending a variance to Suzanne Hebert at 706 Live Oak to allow a second dwelling to remain in the rear until the primary dwelling can be demolished, with conditions including a 90-day demolition timeline and a deposit for demolition costs.
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Land Use Commission
The Sulphur Land Use Commission will hold a regular meeting to decide on four rezoning requests by Donnie Presutti Moss for properties at 218, 220, 222, and 224 Texas Street, each from Residential to Business. The commission will also handle standard procedural items such as approving previous meeting minutes and the agenda.
- Resolution granting a rezone from Residential to Business to Donnie Presutti Moss at 218 Texas Street (LOT 154 BLK 3 WEST POINT SUB PART C).
- Resolution granting a rezone from Residential to Business to Donnie Presutti Moss at 220 Texas Street (LOT 155 BLK 3 WEST POINT SUB PART C).
- Resolution granting a rezone from Residential to Business to Donnie Presutti Moss at 222 Texas Street (LOT 156 BLK 3 WEST POINT SUB PART C).
- Resolution granting a rezone from Residential to Business to Donnie Presutti Moss at 224 Texas Street (LOT 157 BLK 3 WEST POINT SUB PART C).
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker; decisions can be appealed to the City Council and then to the 14th Judicial District Court.
The Land Use Commission approved four rezones from Residential to Business for properties owned by Donnie Presutti Moss at 218, 220, 222, and 224 Texas Street. The first two rezones passed 3-1 with Commissioner Allison voting no, while the last two passed unanimously. The rezones allow Moss to expand her home tax business parking, but the homes will become non-conforming uses and cannot be expanded without further process.
- Approved rezone at 218 Texas Street from Residential to Business (3-1)
- Approved rezone at 220 Texas Street from Residential to Business (3-1)
- Approved rezone at 222 Texas Street from Residential to Business (4-0)
- Approved rezone at 224 Texas Street from Residential to Business (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
The City Council will discuss amending the General Fund Budget to reflect a $3 million decrease in intergovernmental revenue. The meeting includes public hearings on land use and a series of proposed structure condemnations resulting from Hurricanes Laura and Delta.
- Proposed $3 million decrease in General Fund Budget for FY 2023-2024 due to FEMA reimbursement over-budgeting
- Public hearing for a borrow pit up to 70 acres for KNI, LLC on Prater Road
- Rezone request from Residential to Business at 2209 Carr Lane for Freedom Plumbing, LLC
- Proposed condemnation of 11 primary and 7 secondary structures due to hurricane damage
- Proposed lease agreement with BAB Rentals, LLC for temporary City Court and Marshal’s office facilities
The Sulphur City Council unanimously denied an ordinance approving a 70-acre borrow pit for KNI, LLC on Prater Road after public opposition. The council also approved a rezone for Freedom Plumbing, a home daycare exception, a tire recycling agreement, and several condemnations.
- Denied borrow pit ordinance for KNI, LLC (0-5)
- Approved rezone for Freedom Plumbing at 2209 Carr Lane (5-0)
- Approved home daycare exception for Pelloquin/Richard at 316 Beauregard Ave (5-0)
- Authorized tire waste recycling agreement with Calcasieu Parish (5-0)
- Introduced lease ordinance for City Court/Marshal's office
- Introduced budget amendment reducing FEMA revenue by $3M
- Approved liquor license for Kings Point IV (5-0)
- Authorized bids for 2024 Overlay Project (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on a borrow pit application, a business rezone, and a home daycare exception. The body is also discussing a $3 million reduction in the General Fund Budget and the condemnation of numerous structures following Hurricanes Laura and Delta.
- Proposed $3 million decrease in General Fund Budget for FY ending June 30, 2023-2024
- Public hearing for a borrow pit up to 70 acres on the west side of Prater Road
- Rezone request for 2209 Carr Lane from Residential to Business for Freedom Plumbing, LLC
- Proposed lease with BAB Rentals, LLC for temporary City Court and Marshal’s office facilities
- Condemnation proceedings for multiple structures, including 11 primary and 7 secondary buildings
Civil Service Board
The Sulphur Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board will hold a special meeting to introduce new board member Bryan Bates, approve minutes from July, and consider old and new business. Old business includes reviewing exam applications for Police Evidence Officer and approving exam scores to add names to eligibility lists for promotions to Fire Engineer, Firefighter First Class, and Police Captain. New business involves reviewing fire and police personnel action forms.
- Introduction of new board member Bryan Bates
- Approval of exam scores for promotional Fire Engineer eligibility list
- Approval of exam scores for promotional Firefighter First Class eligibility list
- Approval of exam scores for promotional Police Captain eligibility list
- Review of fire and police personnel action forms
Land Use Commission
The Sulphur Land Use Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider three land-use items: two rezoning requests and one exception for a home daycare. The commission will vote on rezoning 2209 Carr Lane from Residential to Business for Freedom Plumbing, and rezoning 1515 Weekly Road from Residential to Mixed Residential for a new mobile home. It will also decide on an exception for a home-based daycare at 316 Beauregard Avenue. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Rezone 2209 Carr Lane to Business for Freedom Plumbing
- Rezone 1515 Weekly Road to Mixed Residential for mobile home
- Exception for home daycare at 316 Beauregard Avenue
- Meeting location temporarily at 1551 East Napoleon Street
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Sulphur Land Use Commission will vote on three resolutions at its August 19 meeting: a rezone from Residential to Mixed Residential for a new mobile home at 1515 Weekly Road; a rezone from Residential to Business for Freedom Plumbing LLC at 2209 Carr Lane; and an exception for a home-based daycare at 316 Beauregard Avenue. The meeting will be held at 1551 East Napoleon Street.
- Resolution to rezone property at 1515 Weekly Road from Residential to Mixed Residential for a new mobile home (applicants: Dewey & Jessie Burnworth)
- Resolution to rezone property at 2209 Carr Lane from Residential to Business to allow Freedom Plumbing LLC (applicant: Joshua Baden)
- Resolution granting an exception to Chris Pelloquin and Amber Richard for a home business daycare at 316 Beauregard Avenue, with conditions on hours, parking, and child capacity
City Council
The City Council will vote on several infrastructure contracts and a borrow pit application. The meeting includes a large number of structure condemnations resulting from Hurricanes Laura and Delta.
- Low bid of $3,089,900.00 to Kaough & Jones Co., Inc. for Wastewater Treatment Facility Emergency Power Generator and Automatic Transfer Switch Replacement
- Public hearing on a borrow pit application not to exceed 70 acres for KNI, LLC on the west side of Prater Road
- Bid award of $123,695.00 to PVS DX, INC. for annual supply of chlorine
- Proposal award to Core & Main for Water Meter Program (Phase I)
- Condemnation of 14 primary structures and 4 secondary structures due to Hurricanes Laura and Delta
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a borrow pit application and discuss the condemnation of numerous structures damaged by Hurricanes Laura and Delta. The body is also awarding bids for infrastructure projects and a water meter program.
- Public hearing for a borrow pit up to 70 acres for KNI, LLC on Prater Road
- Condemnation of 14 primary and 4 secondary structures due to Hurricane Laura and Delta
- Bid awards for Animal Control reconstruction and Wastewater Treatment Facility emergency power generator
- RFP award for Water Meter Program (Phase I)
- Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Calcasieu Parish Police Jury for Tire Waste Recycling
Board of Zoning Adjustment
The Sulphur Board of Zoning Adjustment and Land Use Commission will meet to consider a variance request. The board will determine if a property owner may deviate from standard lot line requirements.
- Resolution for Dianna Afemon at 332 Madison Crossing to allow a 0-foot lot line on the east side for a carport instead of the required 15 feet
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Land Use Commission
The Sulphur Land Use Commission is meeting to review a borrow pit application and a request for temporary housing. The body will decide on land use resolutions and extensions for specific properties.
- Borrow pit application for KNI, LLC (Kevin Ashy) not to exceed 70 acres on the west side of Prater Road, north of Hwy. 90
- Extension for temporary housing in a recreational vehicle at 1033 West Verdine Street
Land Use Commission
The Land Use Commission will meet to consider a resolution for a borrow pit not exceeding 70 acres near Prater Road and Highway 90. The commission will also review an extension for temporary RV housing at 1033 West Verdine Street.
- Resolution for a borrow pit not exceeding 70 acres for KNI, LLC on the west side of Prater Road
- Extension for temporary RV housing at 1033 West Verdine Street
Civil Service Board
The board will review applications for the Competitive Police Records Clerk position. Members will also review personnel action forms for both fire and police departments.
- Exam applications for Competitive Police Records Clerk
- Fire personnel action forms
- Police personnel action forms
- Approval of minutes from June 20, 2024 special meeting
Board of Zoning Adjustment
The Sulphur Board of Zoning Adjustment will meet on July 15, 2024. The board will consider a resolution to allow a -0- lot line for a carport at 332 Madison Crossing.
- Variance for a carport at 332 Madison Crossing (Lot 89 Belle Savanne Phase 1B)
City Council
The Sulphur City Council will meet to adopt 2024 millage rates for alimony, street maintenance, and fire maintenance. The agenda includes public hearings regarding property rezonings and a potential property acquisition on Maplewood Drive. Additionally, the council will consider an agreement for emergency hurricane shelter use at Singer High School.
- Adoption of 2024 millage rates (5.84 mills for alimony; 5.29 mills each for street and fire maintenance)
- Public hearings on rezonings for 1000 Lafargue Street and Avenue B properties
- Agreement with Beauregard Parish School Board for emergency shelter at Singer High School
- Proposed acquisition of property at 4114 and 4118 Maplewood Drive
- Condemnation proceedings for structures on Peachtree Road, Louisiana Avenue, Lyons Street, and Beglis Parkway
City Council
The Sulphur City Council will vote to adopt the 2024 millage rates for tax purposes. The meeting includes public hearings regarding multiple rezoning requests and the acquisition of property on Maplewood Drive. Additionally, the council will discuss utility regulations and emergency shelter agreements for the 2024 hurricane season.
- Adoption of 2024 millage rates (ORD56-24)
- Rezoning requests for properties on Lafargue Street, Avenue B, and South Huntington Street
- Ordinance to acquire property at 4114 and 4118 Maplewood Drive (ORD62-24)
- Emergency shelter agreement with Beauregard Parish School Board (ORD66-24)
- Bids for Animal Control reconstruction and wastewater treatment generator replacement
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Civil Service Board
The board will review exam applications for several promotional roles within the fire and police departments. Members will also consider personnel action forms, a special leave request, and a re-employment request from the Fire Chief.
- Promotional exam applications for fire engineer, firefighter first class, and police captain
- Special leave request from Fire Engineer Ryan Guidry
- Request to call for a competitive Police Records Clerk exam
- Re-employment request for Firefighter Scott Kuhlthau
- Application review for the competitive Jailer eligibility list
Land Use Commission
The commission will consider resolutions regarding changes to property zoning in Sulphur. These items include repealing a previous rezoning for 1000 Lafargue Street and approving two new rezonings to Business use for properties owned by Carl Vincent.
- Repeal of rezoning at 1000 Lafargue Street from Mixed Residential to Commercial, authorizing change to Business
- Rezoning of 120 Avenue B from Mixed Residential to Business
- Rezoning of the northwest corner of Avenue B and South Huntington Street from Mixed Residential to Business
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Civil Service Board
The Sulphur Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board will review promotional exam applications for fire and police positions. The board will also consider personnel action forms for both departments. Additionally, members will discuss and vote on a special leave request from Fire Engineer Ryan Guidry.
- Promotional exam applications for Fire Engineer, Firefighter First Class, and Police Captain
- Fire and police personnel action forms
- Special leave request from Fire Engineer Ryan Guidry
City Council
The Sulphur City Council will consider several ordinances, including the 2024 property tax millage rates for alimony, street maintenance, and fire maintenance. The agenda also includes items regarding building condemnations and the acquisition of property on Maplewood Drive.
- Introduction of 2024 property tax millage rates
- Rule to show cause for condemning buildings at 324 Virginia Street, 751 South Crocker Street, and 741 West Lyons Street
- Ordinance to donate surplus sound equipment to Maplewood Middle School
- Ordinance regarding property acquisition at 4114 and 4118 Maplewood Drive
- Public hearing for Tulco II, LLC property stipulations at 1825 East Napoleon Street
City Council
The council will introduce ordinances regarding 2024 property tax millage rates and the acquisition of property on Maplewood Drive. The meeting also includes discussions on emergency hurricane sheltering and building condemnations.
- Introduction of 2024 property tax millage rates (ORD48-24)
- Ordinance to acquire property at 4114 and 4118 Maplewood Drive (ORD52-24)
- Emergency shelter agreement for the 2024 hurricane season (ORD55-24)
- Condemnation proceedings for buildings on Virginia, Crocker, and Lyons Streets
- Advertising bids for Animal Control reconstruction (RES29-24)
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Land Use Commission
The Sulphur Land Use Commission will hold a regular meeting to adopt resolutions including electing a chair and vice-chair, repealing a prior rezoning of 1000 Lafargue Street from Mixed Residential to Commercial and authorizing a Business rezone, and amending a previously adopted resolution for Tulco II, LLC at 1825 East Napoleon Street. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Resolution electing a Chairman and Vice-Chairman for the Land Use Commission
- Resolution repealing prior rezoning of 1000 Lafargue Street from Mixed Residential to Commercial and authorizing rezone to Business
- Resolution amending text of previously adopted resolution for Tulco II, LLC at 1825 East Napoleon Street (adopted July 17, 2023)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Zoning Adjustment
The Board of Zoning Adjustment and Land Use Commission will meet to elect leadership and review several variance requests. These requests involve building heights, road frontage requirements, and lot sizes for residential and commercial properties.
- Variance for Tulco II, LLC (1825 East Napoleon Street) for a 57-foot structure height
- Variance for D.W. Greenwood, LLC (925 Kirby Street) for 40-foot road frontage for two mobile homes
- Variances for James Tilley (410 Poole Street) regarding accessory structure size and placement
- Variance for Carolyn Meche (430 Breaux Lane) to replace a mobile home on a non-conforming lot
- Variances for Carlon Harrison (604 Maple Street) for duplex lot size and side property line setback
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings to set water, sewer, and garbage collection fees, as well as the annual budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. The body will also consider property acquisitions and a rezoning request.
- Public hearings on water, sewer, and garbage/trash collection fees
- Public hearing on the annual budget for fiscal year July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025
- Proposed rezone from Residential to Business at the northeast corner of Beglis Parkway and Mississippi Street
- Proposed acquisition of property at 511 Maple Street from Anniska Dawn Celestine
- Rule to show cause to condemn a building at 324 Virginia Street
City Council
The City Council will consider several ordinances regarding water, sewer, and garbage collection fees. The meeting also includes discussions on the annual budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 and various property acquisitions.
- Public hearings on water, sewer, and garbage/trash collection fees
- Adoption of the annual budget for July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025
- Rezoning request for property at Beglis Parkway and Mississippi Street
- Property acquisition and buy/sell agreement for 511 Maple Street
- Condemnation of a building or structure at 324 Virginia Street
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Board of Zoning Adjustment
The Board of Zoning Adjustment and Land Use Commission are meeting to decide on several property variances and one rezoning request. The decisions include allowances for non-conforming structures and temporary RV housing.
- Rezone from Residential to Business for Carl Hardy at the northeast corner of Beglis Parkway and Mississippi Street
- Variance for Donavan Monceaux at 1722 Todd Street to allow an awning 2 feet from the front property line
- Variance for Isaac Roberts at 505 ½ North Claiborne Street for a non-conforming structure
- Variance for Charles Bean at 803 East Burton Street to allow living in an RV
- RV housing extensions for 945 Beulah Street and 906 Taylor Street due to Hurricane Laura damage
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
The City Council will consider several ordinances regarding the acquisition of adjudicated properties from the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury. The meeting also includes discussions on upcoming annual budgets, water, sewer, and garbage collection fees, and potential building condemnations.
- Rule to show cause for potential condemnation of 501 North Crocker Street, 601 Cass Street, 319 Ash Street, and 1507 Weekly Road
- Ordinance to acquire property at 511 Maple Street for $13,000.00
- Ordinances to acquire adjudicated property at 627 Urban Street, the 600 block of Urban Street, and 1213 West Crocker Street
- Ordinance to adopt the annual budget for July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025
- Ordinances setting water, sewer, and garbage/trash collection fees
City Council
The City Council will discuss the annual budget for the upcoming fiscal year and consider several ordinances regarding city water, sewer, and garbage fees. The body is also reviewing the acquisition of multiple properties and the condemnation of four structures.
- Adoption of the annual budget for July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025
- Proposed ordinances to set water, sewer, and garbage/trash collection fees
- Public hearings for property acquisitions at 627 Urban Street, 600 block of Urban Street, and 1213 West Crocker Street
- Condemnation proceedings for 501 North Crocker Street, 601 Cass Street, 319 Ash Street, and 1507 Weekly Road
- Resolution to extend the contract with Waste Management for garbage and trash collection
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Land Use Commission
The Land Use Commission is meeting to consider a resolution to rezone a 0.21-acre property from Residential to Business. The request is submitted by Carl Hardy for a site located at the northeast corner of Beglis Parkway and Mississippi Street.
- Proposed rezone from Residential to Business for Carl Hardy at the northeast corner of Beglis Parkway and Mississippi Street
Civil Service Board
The Sulphur Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board will meet to review personnel action forms for fire and police staff. The board will also review exam scores to update the eligibility list for Promotional Police Major.
- Review of exam scores and eligibility list for Promotional Police Major
- Review for approval of Fire personnel action forms
- Review for approval of Police personnel action forms
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on ordinances for drainage improvements and a transmission line right of way. The body is also considering the acquisition of several adjudicated properties and a settlement for a legal claim.
- Public hearing on right of way for Entergy Louisiana, LLC transmission line on Bayou D’Inde Road
- Public hearing on drainage improvement land acquisition on the west end of Urban Street
- Proposed amendment to Special Event License flat fees in Chapter 20, Section 35
- Acquisition of adjudicated properties at 627 Urban Street, 600 block of Urban Street, and 1213 West Crocker Street
- Rule to show cause to condemn building at 2916 Weil Drive
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on drainage improvements and a transmission line agreement. The body is also considering the acquisition of several adjudicated properties and a settlement for a legal claim.
- Public hearing on Entergy Louisiana, LLC right of way for a transmission line on Bayou D’Inde Road
- Public hearing on drainage improvement projects and land acquisition on west end of Urban Street
- Proposed acquisition of adjudicated properties at 627 Urban Street, 600 block of Urban Street, and 1213 West Crocker Street
- Public hearing on amending Special Event License flat fees in the Code of Ordinances
- Resolution to advertise bids for the reconstruction of Animal Control
Land Use Commission
The Board of Zoning Adjustment and Land Use Commission will meet to review two specific property requests. The board is considering a variance for an accessory structure and an appeal regarding a home business application.
- Variance request for Thomas O’Quain at 2325 Royal Oak Street to allow an accessory structure to exceed 35% of the total floor area of all structures on the lot
- Appeal of an administrative decision for a home business for Richard Carriere at 316 Landry Street to produce woodwork products on a back porch
City Council
The Sulphur City Council will hold public hearings and vote on ordinances to buy property at 802 Ruth Street from Kevin Wold, Sr. for $89,000, and to declare surplus city equipment including an Exmark mower and IT gear. They will also introduce ordinances for a right-of-way agreement with Entergy Louisiana for a transmission line study on Bayou D'Inde Road, and for drainage improvement projects on Urban Street. Additionally, the council will consider three liquor license approvals and a towing service application.
- Public hearing on buy/sell agreement with Kevin Wold, Sr. for 802 Ruth Street property at $89,000
- Public hearing on ordinance to acquire 802 Ruth Street property for $89,000
- Introduction of ordinance for right-of-way agreement with Entergy Louisiana for transmission line studies on Bayou D'Inde Road
- Introduction of ordinances for drainage improvement projects and land acquisition on west end of Urban Street
- Liquor license approvals for Napoleon Food Mart, Chimmey's Inc., and Lighthouse Mission Fuel
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on property agreements for 802 Ruth Street and the disposal of city equipment. The body will also consider ordinances for drainage improvements on Urban Street and a transmission line right of way on Bayou D’Inde Road.
- Public hearing on Buy/Sell Agreement and property acquisition for 802 Ruth Street
- Proposed right of way agreement with Entergy Louisiana, LLC for Bayou D’Inde Road
- Proposed drainage improvement projects and land acquisition on west end of Urban Street
- Proposed amendment to Special Event License flat fees in the Code of Ordinances
- Liquor license resolutions for Napoleon Food Mart, Chimmey’s Inc., and Lighthouse Mission Fuel
Civil Service Board
The Board will review exam applications for fire, police, and jail leadership roles. It will also hold a public hearing regarding administrative leave rules and discuss an ordinance related to the Deputy Chief of Police position.
- Exam applications for Assistant Fire Chief
- Exam applications for Police Major
- Exam applications for Superintendent of Jail
- Public hearing for amendments to Board Rule XII, Section 1, A. 4. regarding Administrative Leave
- Discussion of Ordinance No. 1883 regarding Deputy Chief of Police job analysis
City Council
The Sulphur City Council will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests and consider ordinances to buy a property at 802 Ruth Street for $89,000. The council will also award a chemical supply contract, approve 2024 liquor licenses, and discuss litigation in closed session.
- Public hearing on rezoning 1516 LeBlanc Street from Residential to Mixed Residential to keep a mobile home
- Public hearing on rezoning 22.51 acres near Maplewood Drive/South Post Oak Road from Residential/Business to Mixed Residential
- Ordinance to buy property at 802 Ruth Street for $89,000
- Resolution awarding chemical supply contract to Hawkins Inc for potassium permanganate, zinc orthophosphate, and hydrofluorsilic acid
- Resolution approving 2024 liquor licenses
Land Use Commission
The Sulphur Board of Zoning Adjustment and Land Use Commission will consider a resolution to rezone property at 201 North Claiborne Street from Mixed Residential to Business for 3A Holding, LLC, to allow three video poker machines. The meeting will be held January 16, 2023, at 1551 East Napoleon Street. The agenda also includes routine items like call to order, approval of minutes, and adjournment.
- Rezone request by 3A Holding, LLC for 201 North Claiborne Street from Mixed Residential to Business
- Purpose of rezone: to allow 3 video poker machines
- Meeting location temporarily at 1551 East Napoleon Street
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker
- City Council will review the commission's decision at its next meeting
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests and three building condemnation proceedings. The body is also considering the acquisition of property at 802 Ruth Street and the disposal of a city mower.
- Rezone request for 1516 LeBlanc Street from Residential to Mixed Residential
- Rezone request for property 500 feet south of Maplewood Drive/South Post Oak Road
- Condemnation proceedings for 2916 Weil Drive, 905 Gulf Lane, and 130 Aracobra Street
- Proposed Buy/Sell Agreement and acquisition of property at 802 Ruth Street
- Grant application for Police Department car and body camera equipment