Sulphur public meetings in 2025

Land Use Commission

The Sulphur Land Use Commission will adopt a resolution that grants Lake Cox Properties, LLC an exception to place an accessory structure on its lot at 424 Louisiana Avenue while the primary home is under construction. The meeting also includes routine approval of the previous meeting's minutes and the agenda. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Resolution granting an exception to Lake Cox Properties, LLC, 424 Louisiana Avenue, to allow an accessory structure on lot N 48.30 ft Lot 8, S 41.70 ft Lot 7, Block 1 Gilmar Acres while the primary home is built
• Approval of minutes from the previous Land Use Commission meeting
• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker

The commission approved a resolution granting Lake Cox Properties, LLC an exception to place an accessory storage building on lot 424 Louisiana Avenue while the primary home is under construction. The exception expires on January 1, 2027 or upon city certification, and requires permits and recordation within 10 days of the effective date. The resolution was adopted with a 5‑0 vote in favor.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as written (unanimous)
• Granted Exception to Lake Cox Properties for accessory structure (5-0)

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Sulphur Board of Zoning Adjustment will meet to consider a variance for a property on Roxton Street that would allow a shop to be taller than the home. The shop is proposed to be 4.5 feet taller than the primary structure.

• Variance for Tricia Williamson-Schoeffler, 2432 Roxton Street
• Resolution to allow accessory structure taller than primary structure
• Property: Lot 1 and E 20 Ft Lot 2 Blk 6 Rose Park No 4
• Shop height: 16.17 feet vs. Home height: 11.6 feet
• Meeting location: 501 Willow Avenue

The Board of Zoning Adjustment adopted a resolution granting a variance to Tricia Williamson‑Schoeffler of 2432 Roxton Street to allow the accessory structure to be about 4½ feet taller than the primary residence. The shop may be 16.17 feet high while the home is 11.6 feet high. The resolution was approved unanimously with five yeas and no nays. The variance can be withdrawn if work starts without permits or interferes with city rights, and the owner must record the variance within ten days.

• Approved minutes as written (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved agenda as written (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted resolution granting variance to Tricia Williamson‑Schoeffler (5 yeas, 0 nays)

Civil Service Board

The Sulphur Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board will meet in a regular session on December 10, 2025. The board will consider approval of fire and police personnel action forms and will discuss whether to call promotional exams for fire captain and police captain positions. The agenda also includes approval of the meeting agenda and minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting.

• Review and approve fire personnel action forms
• Review and approve police personnel action forms
• Request to call for a promotional police captain exam
• Request to call for a promotional fire captain exam

City Council

The Sulphur City Council will consider several rule‑to‑show‑cause actions to condemn properties at 950 Live Oak and 301 Comanche Street, and to remove a diseased tree at 301 Comanche Street. The council will hold public hearings on multiple ordinances, including a $36,000 joint services agreement with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office for tax collection, a buy‑sell agreement for a new police training center on Hwy. 90 West, and the abandonment of Executive Boulevard. Additional items include resolutions for low‑bid contracts, surplus property disposal, and agenda scheduling for 2026.

• Rule to show cause to condemn building at 950 Live Oak and 301 Comanche Street (Article IX, Sections 5‑286‑5‑296).
• Public hearing on ordinance authorizing a $36,000 tax‑collection agreement with Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office (ORD101-25).
• Public hearing on ordinance authorizing a buy/sell agreement for a Police Training Center/Shooting Range on Hwy. 90 West, west of Kim Street (ORD102-25).
• Public hearing on ordinance abandoning Executive Boulevard (ORD103-25).
• Resolution awarding low bid for demolition and abatement of 1551 East Napoleon Street (old Kroger building) (RES56-25).

City Council

The Sulphur City Council will hold public hearings on several ordinances, including a joint services agreement for fire dispatch and a property acquisition for a police training center. The body will also vote on resolutions to award bids for demolition and annual supplies, as well as condemn two specific buildings. Additionally, the council will introduce an ordinance amending setback requirements and set meeting dates for 2026.

• Public hearing on ordinance for a Joint Services Agreement with Calcasieu Communications District for fire dispatch (ORD100-25)
• Public hearing on ordinance to acquire property on Hwy. 90 West for a new Police Training Center/Shooting Range (ORD102-25)
• Resolution to award low bid for demolition of 1551 East Napoleon Street (old Kroger building) (RES56-25)
• Rules to show cause to condemn buildings at 950 Live Oak and 301 Comanche Street
• Introduction of ordinance amending Chapter 17, Article II to provide for Required Setbacks or Clearances (ORD106-25)

The Sulphur City Council adopted a joint services agreement for fire‑department dispatching. It also condemned two unsafe structures, ordered removal of a diseased tree, granted land‑use exceptions to two property owners, and approved a tax‑collection cooperation with the parish sheriff’s office.

• Condemn building at 950 Live Oak (unanimous)
• Condemn building at 301 Comanche Street (unanimous)
• Remove diseased tree at 301 Comanche Street (unanimous)
• Grant land‑use exception to Sophia Mount, 779 Invader St. (4‑1)
• Grant land‑use exception to Angela Duncan, 99 Avent St. (5‑0)
• Authorize Mayor Danahay to enter Joint Services Agreement with Calcasieu Communications District for fire dispatch (5‑0)
• Authorize Mayor Danahay to enter Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office for tax collection, reimbursing $36,000 (5‑0)
• Add agenda item #17A to re‑advertise bids for limestone and asphalt (unanimous)

Civil Service Board

The Sulphur Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board will meet to approve personnel action forms, review exam scores for promotional positions, and consider a request to withdraw a disciplinary appeal.

• Review exam scores for Police Captain promotion
• Review exam applications for Fire Engineer promotion
• Review Police Personnel Action Forms
• Review Fire Personnel Action Forms
• Consider withdrawal of Police Sergeant Ryan Arnold's appeal

City Council

The council adopted the minutes of the previous meeting and made several agenda adjustments, all unanimously. Both the lease ordinance and the purchase‑and‑sale ordinance with Lake Charles Methanol II were voted down, with all five members casting NAY votes. The council then approved a variance allowing Vernon Tanner to place a mobile home older than ten years on his property, with all five members voting YEAS.

• Adopted previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Moved items #16 and #17 to #1A and #1B (unanimous)
• Amended item #25 to remove “office supplies” (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Rejected lease ordinance with Lake Charles Methanol II (0 yeas, 5 nays)
• Rejected purchase‑and‑sale ordinance with Lake Charles Methanol II (0 yeas, 5 nays)
• Granted variance to Vernon Tanner for mobile home >10 years old (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Re‑convened meeting after recess (unanimous)

Land Use Commission

The Sulphur Land Use Commission will meet on Nov 17, 2025 to consider three resolutions. One resolution seeks an exception for Sophia Mount at 779 Invader Street to permit residential use in a Business District. A second resolution seeks an exception for Angela Duncan at 99 Avent Street to allow remodeling of a damaged non‑conforming structure. The third resolution adopts procedures for remote public participation to accommodate individuals with disabilities under the ADA.

• Resolution granting an exception to Sophia Mount, 779 Invader Street, to allow residential use in a Business District.
• Resolution granting an exception to Angela Duncan, 99 Avent Street, to allow remodeling of a non‑conforming structure damaged more than 50%.
• Resolution adopting procedures for remote public participation to accommodate persons with disabilities under the ADA.

The Land Use Commission approved a resolution granting an exception for Sophia Mount to live in a Business District at 779 Invader Street. It also approved a resolution granting an exception for Angela Duncan to remodel a damaged non‑conforming structure at 99 Avent Street. The commission further adopted a policy and procedures for remote public participation in meetings to accommodate people with disabilities under the ADA. All three measures passed with unanimous yeas and no nays.

• Granted exception to Sophia Mount for living in Business District at 779 Invader St (4‑0)
• Granted exception to Angela Duncan to remodel damaged structure at 99 Avent St (4‑0)
• Adopted remote public participation policy for ADA accommodations (4‑0)

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Sulphur Board of Zoning Adjustment will adopt a resolution establishing procedures for remote public participation. The procedures are intended to accommodate members of the public with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The adoption will occur at the regular meeting on November 17, 2025, in the City Council Chambers at 501 Willow Avenue.

• Resolution adopting procedures on remote public participation to accommodate ADA‑recognized disabilities

The Sulphur Board of Zoning Adjustment adopted a resolution establishing policy and procedures for remote public participation to accommodate individuals with disabilities under the ADA. The motion passed with four yeas and no nays; one member was absent. No other actions were taken at this meeting.

• Adopted remote public participation policy (4-0)

Land Use Commission

The Sulphur Land Use Commission will vote on three resolutions: an exception for Sophia Mount at 779 Invader Street to live in a Business District, an exception for Angela Duncan at 99 Avent Street to remodel a damaged non‑conforming structure, and a policy adopting procedures for remote public participation for people with disabilities. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and the agenda.

• Resolution granting an exception to Sophia Mount, 779 Invader Street, to allow living in a Business District
• Resolution granting an exception to Angela Duncan, 99 Avent Street, to allow remodeling of a non‑conforming structure damaged more than 50%
• Resolution adopting policy and procedures for remote public participation in meetings to accommodate ADA‑recognized disabilities

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will meet to discuss and potentially adopt a resolution regarding remote public participation. This policy would allow individuals with recognized disabilities to provide public comments via telephone.

• Resolution adopting procedures for remote public participation to accommodate members of the public with a disability (ADA)

City Council

The Sulphur City Council will consider two resolutions related to the Water Sector Program Phase 2 FY 26‑27 System Improvements Project. One resolution would commit the city to cover all costs beyond state program funds, guaranteeing at least 41 % of the total project cost. The other resolution would authorize Mayor Danahay to sign a professional services agreement with Meyer & Associates, Inc. for the same project.

• Resolution to commit the City of Sulphur to cover all costs over State Water Sector Program funds, with a minimum of 41 % of the total project cost for the Water Sector Program Phase 2 FY 26‑27 System Improvements Project (RES52-25).
• Resolution authorizing Mayor Danahay to enter a Professional Services Agreement with Meyer & Associates, Inc. for the Water Sector Program Phase 2 FY 26‑27 System Improvements Project (RES53-25).

The council approved Resolution 3672, committing the city to cover all costs exceeding State Water Sector Program funds, including at least 41% of the total project cost for Phase 2 of the FY 26‑27 Water Sector System Improvements. The council also approved Resolution 3673, authorizing Mayor Danahay to enter a professional services agreement with Meyer & Associates, Inc. for the same project. Both resolutions passed with three yeas and one nay, with the District 1 representative absent.

• Adopted Resolution 3672 to cover costs over State Water Sector Program funds (3-1)
• Adopted Resolution 3673 authorizing Mayor Danahay to sign agreement with Meyer & Associates, Inc. (3-1)

City Council

The Sulphur City Council will consider a resolution to commit city funds to cover costs exceeding State Water Sector Program contributions, including at least 41% of the total project cost for the Phase 2 FY 26‑27 System Improvements Project. The council will also consider a resolution authorizing Mayor Danahay to sign a professional services agreement with Meyer & Associates, Inc. for the same water system improvements.

• Resolution to have the city cover all costs over State Water Sector Program funds, with a minimum of 41% of the total project cost for the Water Sector Program Phase 2 FY 26‑27 System Improvements Project.
• Resolution to authorize Mayor Danahay to enter a Professional Services Agreement with Meyer & Associates, Inc. for the Water Sector Program Phase 2 FY 26‑27 System Improvements Project.

City Council

The council will grant variances for two mobile homes, consider condemnation actions for two properties and a tree removal, and hold public hearings on multiple cooperative agreements covering senior center upgrades, fire hydrant projects, GIS mapping, and an emergency generator. They will also consider ordinances to restructure the Office of Ordinance Enforcement, enter joint services and buy‑sell agreements for fire department dispatch, police training facilities, and waste‑water‑adjacent property, and adopt various resolutions on housing board appointments, bid advertisements, and liquor licenses.

• Resolution granting variance to Vernon Tanner, 724 West Lincoln, for a mobile home built in 2002.
• Resolution granting variance to Peloquin Family Trust, 728 West Verdine Street, for a mobile home built in 2014.
• Rule to show cause to condemn buildings at 427 North Claiborne and 950 Live Oak.
• Public hearings on cooperative agreements for senior center upgrades, fire hydrant replacement, GIS mapping, and emergency generator project.
• Ordinance authorizing a joint services agreement for fire department dispatch with Calcasieu Communications District.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on several state and parish agreements for senior center upgrades, fire hydrants, and emergency generators. The body will also introduce ordinances for a new police training center and the sale of property near the Wastewater Treatment Facility.

• Proposed acquisition of property on Hwy. 90 West for a new police training center/shooting range
• Public hearings on Cooperative Endeavor Agreements for Senior Center upgrades and fire hydrant replacement
• Proposed condemnation of buildings at 427 North Claiborne and 950 Live Oak
• Proposed abandonment of Executive Boulevard
• Resolutions for liquor licenses at 720 East Napoleon Street, 535 North Cities Service Hwy, and 2625 Ruth Street

City Council

The Sulphur City Council will hold public hearings on several cooperative agreements, including a joint dispatch service for the fire department. It will also consider variances for two mobile homes, condemn two properties, and approve multiple liquor licenses. Additional items include a senior center upgrade agreement and a new police training center proposal.

• Resolution granting a variance to Vernon Tanner, 724 West Lincoln, for a mobile home built in 2002 (RES41-25).
• Resolution granting a variance to Peloquin Family Trust (Shirley Gatte), 728 West Verdine Street, for a mobile home built in 2014 (RES42-25).
• Rule to show cause to condemn the building at 427 North Claiborne (RES4a).
• Public hearing on ordinance entering a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Treasury for Senior Center upgrades (ORD84-25).
• Introduction of ordinance authorizing Mayor Danahay to enter a Joint Services Agreement with Calcasieu Communications District for fire department dispatch (ORD91-25).

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Sulphur Board of Zoning Adjustment will consider a resolution to grant a variance to Phipps Auto Group, LLC for the property at 1035 East Napoleon Street. The variance would reduce the required front setback from 20 feet to 14 feet. If approved, the owner must record the variance and obtain all permits before commencing work.

• Variance to reduce front setback from 20 ft to 14 ft for Phipps Auto Group, LLC at 1035 East Napoleon Street

The Board of Zoning Adjustment adopted a resolution granting Phipps Auto Group, LLC a front‑setback variance to 14 feet instead of the required 20 feet at 1035 East Napoleon Street. The motion passed with four yeas and no nays; one member was absent. No other business was taken up.

• Approved front‑setback variance for Phipps Auto Group, 14 ft (4‑0 vote)

City Council

The Sulphur City Council will hold public hearings on several ordinances, including a residential exception and a rezoning request. It will consider rule‑to‑show‑cause actions to condemn two properties and introduce multiple cooperative agreements with state and parish agencies. The council will also adopt resolutions on a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program manual, a maintenance agreement, remote public participation procedures, board appointments, and bid advertisement for demolition of an old Kroger building.

• Public hearing on ordinance granting an exception for Ronald Cart at 3417 Maplewood Drive to live in a Business District (ORD71-25).
• Public hearing on rezoning request by KAB Investments LLC for 201 Doiron Street from Mixed Residential to Business for a stone warehouse (ORD72-25).
• Introduction of ordinance for a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Treasury for Senior Center upgrades (ORD77-25).
• Resolution adopting the Federal Grant Manual for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding (RES36-25).
• Resolution authorizing advertisement of bids for demolition of the old Kroger building at 1551 East Napoleon Street (RES42-25).

City Council

The Sulphur City Council will hold public hearings on several ordinances, including an exception for Ronald Cart to live in a business district and a rezoning of 201 Doiron Street for a stone warehouse. It will also consider amendments to the city code governing solicitors, itinerant vendors, solicitation registration, distribution on private premises, and handbills in vehicles. Additional items include resolutions on federal grant procedures, a maintenance agreement with LA DOTD, and authorizing bids to demolish the former Kroger building at 1551 East Napoleon Street.

• Public hearing on ordinance granting an exception to Ronald Cart, 3417 Maplewood Drive, to allow living in a Business District (ORD71-25)
• Public hearing on ordinance granting a rezoning to KAB Investments LLC, 201 Doiron Street, from Mixed Residential to Business for a stone warehouse (ORD72-25)
• Public hearing on ordinance amending Chapter 13.5, Section 151 to regulate solicitors and itinerant vendors (ORD73-25)
• Public hearing on ordinance deleting Chapter 13.5, Section 152 – Solicitation registration requirement (ORD74-25)
• Resolution authorizing advertisement of bids for demolition of 1551 East Napoleon Street (old Kroger building) (RES42-25)

The council unanimously adopted an exception allowing Ronald Cart to live in a business district, and a rezoning for KAB Investments to build a stone warehouse. It also passed four code amendments affecting solicitors, solicitation registration, distribution on private premises, and handbills in vehicles. All votes were 4‑0 with Councilmember Melinda Hardy absent.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1986 granting exception to Ronald Cart, 3417 Maplewood Drive (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1987 rezoning KAB Investments LLC, 201 Doiron Street to Business (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1988 amending Chapter 13.5, Sec. 151 on solicitors and itinerant vendors (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1989 deleting Chapter 13.5, Sec. 152 on solicitation registration (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1990 amending Chapter 17, Sec. 48 prohibiting distribution on inhabited private premises (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1991 amending Chapter 17, Sec. 49 prohibiting handbills in vehicles on private property (4‑0, 1 absent)

Civil Service Board

The Sulphur Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board will meet to approve the agenda and minutes from the September 10, 2025 meeting. It will review and approve personnel action forms for fire and police staff and a posting notice for the 2026 quarterly meeting. The board will also consider a request to call for a promotional fire engineer exam.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from regular meeting held on September 10, 2025
• Review for approval fire personnel action forms
• Review for approval police personnel action forms
• Request to call for promotional fire engineer exam

Land Use Commission

The Land Use Commission will meet to discuss and adopt resolutions regarding property rezoning and land-use exceptions. These actions determine whether specific properties can be used for residential or business purposes based on city ordinances.

• Exception for Ronald Cart at 3417 Maplewood Drive to allow living in a Business District
• Rezone for Carl Hardy at 1103 Gulf Lane from Residential to Mixed Residential for multiple dwellings
• Exception for Carl Hardy at 210 Doiron Street to maintain a nonconforming lot
• Rezone for KAB Investments LLC at 201 Doiron Street from Mixed Residential to Business for a stone warehouse

The Sulphur Land Use Commission unanimously approved a rezoning of 201 Doiron Street from Mixed Residential to Business to allow a stone warehouse. It also granted an exception for Ronald Cart to live in a Business District at 3417 Maplewood Drive. Earlier, two items concerning Carl Hardy were removed from the agenda and the amended agenda was adopted, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved amendment granting rezoning to KAB Investments LLC, 201 Doiron Street (Mixed Residential → Business) (unanimous)
• Removed Carl Hardy exception item from agenda (unanimous)
• Removed Carl Hardy rezoning item from agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved exception for Ronald Cart, 3417 Maplewood Drive to live in Business District (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for KAB Investments LLC, 201 Doiron Street to Business for stone warehouse (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Sulphur Board of Zoning Adjustment will consider and adopt resolutions granting variances to four property owners. The variances allow an accessory structure to be six feet taller, reduce lot size and front footage for a communications equipment site, permit temporary RV living during home repairs, and reduce front footage for a two‑family dwelling. Each resolution requires recordation with the Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court and compliance with permit requirements. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and a public comment period.

• Resolution granting a variance to Sara Williams, 204 East Carlton Street, to allow an accessory structure to be six feet taller than the primary structure
• Resolution granting variances to Cottage Square, LLC, 210 West Napoleon Street: lot size 1,225 sq ft, front footage 35 ft, front setback to be determined
• Resolution granting a variance to Kade Mallett, 501 Mustang Street, to allow living in an RV while home repairs are made (expires Dec 1 2025)
• Resolution granting a variance to Carl Hardy, 1103 Gulf Lane, to allow front footage of 75 ft instead of the required 100 ft for two single‑family dwellings

The Board adopted a resolution granting an exception for Carl Hardy's non‑conforming lot at 210 Doiron Street. It also approved a variance for Sara Williams to raise an accessory structure 6 feet above the primary building. Two variances were granted to Cottage Square, LLC to reduce lot size to 1,505 sq ft and front footage to 35 ft for communications equipment. Finally, a variance was approved for Kade Mallett to live in an RV while home repairs are made. All actions were adopted unanimously (yeas: Darby, Allison, LeBlanc; nays: none).

• Exception granted to Carl Hardy, 210 Doiron St, to keep non‑conforming lot (unanimous)
• Variance approved for Sara Williams, 204 East Carlton St, to allow accessory structure 6 ft taller (unanimous)
• Variance approved for Cottage Square, LLC, 210 West Napoleon St, lot size reduced to 1,505 sq ft (unanimous)
• Variance approved for Cottage Square, LLC, front footage reduced to 35 ft (unanimous)
• Variance approved for Kade Mallett, 501 Mustang St, to live in RV during home repairs (unanimous)

City Council

The Sulphur City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and adopt several ordinances, including a rezoning request and amendments to solicitation rules. The council will also consider a bid for a new trash loader and address building condemnation cases.

• Public hearing on rezoning 223-225 Lewis Street from Mixed Residential to Business for Mosbey Investment, LLC
• Introduction of ordinances amending solicitation rules (itinerant vendors, registration, distribution, and handbills)
• Resolution awarding bid for Knuckleboom Trash Loader, Dump Body, and Side Loading Trough (limb truck)
• Rule to Show Cause to condemn building at 102 Louisiana Street
• Appointment of Leroy DeVille as Ordinance Enforcement Officer

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for Mosbey Investment, LLC and introduce several ordinances regarding solicitors and handbills. The body will also consider a building condemnation and a new officer appointment.

• Public hearing to rezone 223 and 225 Lewis Street from Mixed Residential to Business
• Proposed ordinances to amend rules for solicitors, itinerant vendors, and handbill distribution
• Resolution to award bid for a Knuckleboom Trash Loader, Dump Body, and Side Loading Trough
• Rule to show cause to condemn the building at 102 Louisiana
• Proposed appointment of Leroy DeVille as Ordinance Enforcement Officer

The council adopted a rezoning ordinance for Mosbey Investment, LLC parcel #00678104, changing it from mixed residential to business. It also appointed Leroy Tommy DeVille as Ordinance Enforcement Officer and approved the award of a $233,893 bid to River City Hydraulics for a knuckleboom trash loader and related equipment. Several ordinance amendments affecting solicitation registration and distribution rules were adopted, and an agenda item honoring West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital was removed.

• Approved rezoning of Mosbey Investment, LLC parcel #00678104 (223 & 225 Lewis St) from mixed residential to business (4 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Appointed Leroy Tommy DeVille as Ordinance Enforcement Officer (unanimous)
• Adopted amendment deleting registration requirement in Chapter 13.5, Section 151 (unanimous)
• Adopted amendment deleting Chapter 13.5, Section 152 entirely (unanimous)
• Adopted amendment to Chapter 17, Section 48 on distribution on inhabited private premises (unanimous)
• Adopted amendment to Chapter 17, Section 49 prohibiting handbills in vehicles (unanimous)
• Awarded $233,893 bid to River City Hydraulics for knuckleboom trash loader, dump body, and side loading trough (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Removed agenda item #1: presentation to West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital (unanimous)

Land Use Commission

The Land Use Commission will meet to discuss and potentially grant rezoning requests for two properties to change from Mixed Residential to Business. One request includes an exception for residential use of an upper floor.

• Rezone 223 and 225 Lewis Street (Mosbey Investment, LLC) from Mixed Residential to Business
• Exception for 223 Lewis Street to allow continued living upstairs
• Rezone 1212 Elm Street (Phipps Auto Group, LLC) from Mixed Residential to Business for Allstar dealership extension

The commission approved the previous meeting’s minutes and amended the agenda to remove the residential‑upstairs exception for Mosbey Investment’s property. It then unanimously adopted a resolution rezoning Mosbey Investment’s parcel at 223 and 225 Lewis Street from mixed residential to business. Later, the applicant for a rezoning of the Phipps Auto Group property at 1212 Elm Street withdrew the request, ending that proposal.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Amended agenda item #1 to rezone Mosbey Investment property (unanimous)
• Removed item #2 (exception for living upstairs) (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Removed exception for living upstairs, kept rezoning only (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Mosbey Investment parcel #00678104 (223 & 225 Lewis St) to business (5‑0)
• Applicant withdrew rezoning request for Phipps Auto Group property at 1212 Elm St (withdrawn)

Civil Service Board

The Sulphur Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board will meet to approve agenda items, minutes from the July 9 meeting, and review personnel actions including promotions and re-employment requests. The board will also introduce newly re-elected members and hear public comments.

• Review for approval exam applications for promotional Police Captain
• Review for approval Fire Personnel Action Forms
• Review for approval Police Personnel Action Forms
• Request from Fire Chief John Naquin regarding re-employment of Firefighter Recruit Henry Milner

City Council

The City Council will vote to adopt property tax millage rates for tax year 2025. The body will also hold public hearings regarding a mobile home exception and the repeal of a previous tax ordinance. Other business includes building condemnation proceedings and fire department equipment bids.

• Adoption of property tax millage rates for tax year 2025 (ORD64-25)
• Public hearing for mobile home exception at 309 East Thomas Street (ORD66-25)
• Condemnation proceedings for structures at 716 Landry Street and 802 Elm Street
• Bids for Stationary SCBA/Cascade Fill Station & Installation for the Fire Department (RES31-25)
• Memorandum of Understanding for the Calcasieu Corridor Coalition (RES32-25)

The council adopted new 2025 property tax millage rates of 5.84 mills for general alimony and 5.00 mills each for street and fire maintenance. It also repealed the prior tax ordinance, granted a zoning exception for a mobile home at 309 East Thomas Street, condemned a building at 802 Elm Street, deferred condemnation of 716 Landry Street, and approved resolutions supporting a regional corridor MOU and authorizing bids for a knuckleboom trash loader.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1982 setting 2025 tax millage rates (5.84, 5.00, 5.00) – unanimous
• Repealed Ordinance No. 1979 (2025 tax rates) – unanimous
• Granted exception to Ann Marie Pego, 309 East Thomas Street for mobile home in Business District – unanimous
• Condemned building at 802 Elm Street – unanimous
• Deferred condemnation of 716 Landry Street to Oct 14, 2025 – unanimous
• Adopted resolution supporting Calcasieu Corridor Coalition MOU – unanimous
• Adopted resolution authorizing advertisement of bids for knuckleboom trash loader, dump body, side loading trough – unanimous
• Removed agenda item for SCBA/Cascade Fill Station advertisement – unanimous

City Council

The City Council will decide on property tax millage rates for the 2025 tax year and consider a zoning exception for a mobile home. The body will also discuss building condemnations and fire department equipment bids.

• Adoption of 2025 millage rates: General Alimony (5.84 mills), Street Maintenance (5.00 mills), and Fire Maintenance (5.00 mills)
• Public hearing for a zoning exception to allow a mobile home at 309 East Thomas Street
• Rule to show cause to condemn structures at 716 Landry Street and 802 Elm Street
• Authorization of bids for a Stationary SCBA/Cascade Fill Station and installation for the Fire Department
• Resolution supporting a Memorandum of Understanding for the Calcasieu Corridor Coalition (3 C District)

City Council

The council introduced an ordinance setting the property tax millage rates for tax year 2025 and authorized the mayor to publish a public notice in the American Press. A public hearing on that ordinance is scheduled for August 11, 2025. The council also introduced an ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 1979, which previously set the 2025 millage rates, and likewise authorized a public notice and hearing on the same date. Both motions passed with five yeas and no nays.

• Introduced property tax millage rates ordinance for 2025 (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Authorized mayor to publish public notice for the 2025 millage ordinance in the American Press
• Scheduled public hearing for the 2025 millage ordinance on August 11, 2025
• Introduced repeal of Ordinance No. 1979 (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Authorized mayor to publish public notice for the repeal ordinance in the American Press
• Scheduled public hearing for the repeal ordinance on August 11, 2025

City Council

The City Council will meet to introduce ordinances regarding property tax millage rates for the 2025 tax year. This includes a proposal to set specific rates for general alimony, street maintenance, and fire maintenance, and a proposal to repeal a previous ordinance from July 14, 2025.

• ORD67-25: Proposed millage rates of 5.84 mills for General Alimony, 5.00 mills for Street Maintenance, and 5.00 mills for Fire Maintenance
• ORD68-25: Proposed repeal of Ordinance No. 1979, M-C Series, adopted July 14, 2025

City Council

The Sulphur City Council will meet to introduce two ordinances concerning property tax millage rates for the 2025 tax year. One ordinance sets the rates, while the other repeals a previously adopted ordinance from July 14, 2025.

• Introduction of ORD67-25 setting 2025 property tax millage rates
• Introduction of ORD68-25 repealing Ordinance No. 1979, M-C Series

The Sulphur City Council adopted the 2025 property tax millage rates for general alimony, street and fire maintenance. It approved a cooperative agreement with Calcasieu Parish to overlay Kim Street, costing the city $93,825. The Council also adopted ordinances to dispose of surplus water‑plant and fire‑department equipment and condemned several dilapidated buildings, while approving tree removal at one address. Additional resolutions accepted a street‑overlay project completion and reappointed two board members.

• Adopted 2025 property tax millage rates (5.84, 5.29, 5.29 mills) – unanimous
• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement to overlay Kim Street, city share $93,825 – unanimous
• Adopted ordinance to declare surplus water‑plant and fire‑dept movable property for disposal – unanimous
• Condemned building at 947 Beulah Street – unanimous (Hardy recused)
• Condemned building at 521 Bryan Street – unanimous
• Approved removal of trees at 303 East Lincoln Street – unanimous
• Accepted substantial completion of the 2024 Street Overlay Project – unanimous
• Reappointed Mark Rozas to the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board – unanimous

Land Use Commission

The Sulphur Land Use Commission is meeting to consider a resolution regarding a property in a Business District. The body will discuss granting an exception to allow for living/a mobile home at a specific address.

• Resolution for Ann Marie Pego, 309 East Thomas Street, to allow for a mobile home in a Business District

The Sulphur Land Use Commission adopted a resolution granting Ann Marie Pego an exception to allow a mobile home in a Business District at 309 East Thomas Street. The motion passed with three yeas (Darby, LeBlanc, Brazzell) and no nays; two members were absent. The resolution requires permits before work begins and may be withdrawn if conditions are violated.

• Approved exception for mobile home at 309 East Thomas Street (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will vote on property tax rates for the 2025 tax year and consider agreements for street overlay projects. The body will also review the condemnation of several buildings and the disposal of surplus city equipment.

• Adoption of 2025 millage rates: General Alimony (5.84 mills), Street Maintenance (5.29 mills), and Fire Maintenance (5.29 mills)
• Public hearing for a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement to overlay approximately 2,355 feet of Kim Street
• Disposal of surplus property including two 1996 Kohler generators valued at $15,000 each
• Rule to show cause to condemn buildings at 947 Beulah Street, 503 South Irwin Street, and 521 Bryan Street
• Resolution accepting Substantial Completion for the 2024 Street Overlay Project

Civil Service Board

The Sulphur Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board will meet to review exam scores and applications for promotional positions. The board will also consider personnel action forms for both police and fire departments.

• Approval of exam scores and eligibility list for Promotional Police Major
• Review of exam applications for Competitive Fire Training Officer
• Review of Fire personnel action forms
• Review of Police personnel action forms
• Request to call for Promotional Police Captain exam

City Council

At the June 24, 2025 special session, the Sulphur City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1977, authorizing a $250,000 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Treasury to replace pumps at the North Water Treatment Facility. The council also adopted Ordinance No. 1978, authorizing a $200,000 agreement to repair fire hydrants and improve the Senior Center. Both ordinances were approved unanimously with four yeas, no nays, and one member absent.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1977 – $250,000 for water plant pump replacement (4 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1978 – $200,000 for fire hydrant repairs and Senior Center improvements (4 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on two ordinances to enter into agreements with the Louisiana Department of Treasury. These agreements would allow the city to receive state funds for water treatment, fire safety, and community center improvements.

• ORD62-25: $250,000 to replace pumps at the North Water Treatment Facility
• ORD63-25: $200,000 to repair and replace fire hydrants
• ORD63-25: $200,000 for improvements to the Senior Center

Land Use Commission

The Land Use Commission will consider four resolutions to rezone properties from Residential to Commercial for the Calcasieu Cameron Hospital Service District. Two of these requests are specifically to allow for the construction of water booster stations.

• Rezone of 1010 East Kent Drive from Residential to Commercial for a Water Booster Station
• Rezone of Parcel #01350258 from Residential to Commercial for a Water Booster Station
• Rezone of 1002 East Kent Drive from Residential to Commercial
• Rezone of Parcel #01349369 from Residential to Commercial

The commission voted to deny three separate rezoning applications that would change residential parcels on East Kent Drive to commercial for a water booster station serving Calcasieu Cameron Hospital. Each vote recorded zero yeas, four nays (Darby, Allison, LeBlanc, Brazzell) and one absent (Carroll), resulting in the resolutions failing. The meeting also introduced a fourth rezoning request, but the minutes do not show a vote outcome.

• Denied rezoning of 1010 East Kent Drive (Lot 3, Block E, Pecan Acres Sub) – Yeas: none; Nays: Darby, Allison, LeBlanc, Brazzell; Absent: Carroll
• Denied rezoning of Parcel #01350258 (Kent Drive) – Yeas: none; Nays: Darby, Allison, LeBlanc, Brazzell; Absent: Carroll
• Denied rezoning of 1002 East Kent Drive (Lot 1, N½ Lot 2, Block E, Pecan Acres) – Yeas: none; Nays: Darby, Allison, LeBlanc, Brazzell; Absent: Carroll
• Rezoning request for Parcel #01349369 introduced; vote outcome not recorded in the minutes

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Sulphur Board of Zoning Adjustment will meet to consider a resolution regarding a property setback variance. The board is deciding whether to allow an awning to be closer to the front property line than typically permitted.

• Variance request for Travis Miller at 1306 East Kent Drive to allow an awning 23 feet from the front property line instead of the required 30 feet

The Sulphur Board of Zoning Adjustment approved a variance allowing Travis Miller (listed as Donald Miller) to place an awning 23 feet from the front property line instead of the required 30 feet at 1306 East Kent Drive, Lot 7 Block F Pecan Acres. The resolution was adopted unanimously with four yeas and no nays; Lenore Carroll was absent. The variance includes conditions for recordation, permits, and possible withdrawal if requirements are not met.

• Approved variance for awning setback at 1306 East Kent Drive (4-0)

Civil Service Board

The Sulphur Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board will meet to review personnel action forms for police and fire staff. The board will also consider eligibility lists for the Deputy Chief of Police position and a new exam for Fire Training Officers.

• Approval of exam scores and eligibility list for Competitive Deputy Chief of Police
• Review of Fire personnel action forms
• Review of Police personnel action forms
• Request to call for Competitive Fire Training Officer exam

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on grading permit fees, water sector agreements, and street beautification. The body is also considering the introduction of 2025 property tax rates and several building condemnations.

• Introduction of ordinance setting property tax millage rates for tax year 2025
• Proposed agreements with Louisiana Department of Treasury to receive $250,000 and $200,000
• Public hearing to amend grading permit fees in Chapter 24, Section 56 of the Code of Ordinances
• Rule to show cause to condemn buildings at eight different addresses, including 716 Landry Street
• Resolution for a liquor license for Circle A Sulphur at 201 North Claiborne Street

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on grading permit fees, beautification on North Huntington Street, and water sector agreements. The body will also introduce ordinances for 2025 property tax rates and two grants from the Louisiana Department of Treasury.

• Introduction of ordinance setting property tax millage rates for tax year 2025
• Proposed grants from Louisiana Department of Treasury for $250,000 and $200,000
• Public hearing to increase grading permit fees for areas ≤ one acre from $50.00 to $60.00
• Rule to show cause to condemn buildings at 716 Landry St, 1507 Briarwood Dr, 113 Arkansas St, 725 Pitre, 417 N Claiborne St, 836 Urban St, 606 S Crocker St, and 881 Boice St
• Liquor license approval for Circle A Sulphur at 201 North Claiborne Street

The council removed agenda item #11H to condemn a building at 881 Boice Street. It then adopted four ordinances: ratifying a $5 million Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for water, authorizing the LA DOTD maintenance contract, amending grading permit fees, and approving a beautification agreement for North Huntington Street. The council also filed introductions for the 2025 property‑tax millage rates and two cooperative agreements (with Calcasieu Parish Police Jury and the Louisiana Department of Treasury) and set public‑notice hearings for July 14. Votes ranged from 3‑1 to unanimous, with Councilmember Thomas absent on all votes.

• Removed agenda item #11H (condemn 881 Boice Street) – unanimous
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1973 ratifying $5 million water grant agreement (3 yeas, 1 nay, 1 absent)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1974 authorizing LA DOTD mowing and litter‑pickup agreement (4 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1975 amending grading permit fees (3 yeas, 1 nay, 1 absent)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1976 authorizing beautification agreement on North Huntington Street (4 yeas, 0 nays)
• Filed ordinance introducing 2025 property‑tax millage rates and scheduled July 14 hearing – unanimous
• Filed ordinance authorizing cooperative agreement with Calcasieu Parish Police Jury for Kim Street overlay – unanimous
• Filed ordinance authorizing cooperative agreement with Louisiana Dept. of Treasury to receive $250,000 – unanimous

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on two property rezoning requests on East Napoleon Street. The body will also discuss a funding agreement with the Calcasieu Parish School Board for a STEM project.

• Rezone of 1401 East Napoleon Street from Business to Commercial for Baty Land Holdings, LLC
• Rezone of 2910 East Napoleon Street from Business to Commercial for KJP Investors, LLC
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Calcasieu Parish School Board for STEM project funding

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on two property rezones from Business to Commercial on East Napoleon Street. The body will also consider an agreement to fund a STEM summer camp program for K-12 students.

• Rezone request for Baty Land Holdings, LLC at 1401 East Napoleon Street from Business to Commercial
• Rezone request for KJP Investors, LLC at 2910 East Napoleon Street from Business to Commercial
• Proposed $10,000 funding for a STEM summer camp program via agreement with Calcasieu Parish School Board

The council unanimously approved a rezoning of 1401 East Napoleon Street to Commercial. It also approved a rezoning of 2910 East Napoleon Street to Commercial with a bus‑route stipulation. Finally, the council authorized Mayor Danahay to sign a cooperative agreement for STEM program funding with the Calcasieu Parish School Board. All votes were 4‑0 with Councilmember Nezat absent.

• Approved rezoning of 1401 East Napoleon St to Commercial (4‑0, Mr. Nezat absent)
• Approved rezoning of 2910 East Napoleon St to Commercial with bus‑route stipulation (4‑0, Mr. Nezat absent)
• Authorized Mayor Danahay to sign STEM funding agreement with Calcasieu Parish School Board (4‑0, Mr. Nezat absent)

Land Use Commission

The Sulphur Land Use Commission will meet to adopt resolutions, including electing Jonathan Brazzell as Chairman and Eddie LeBlanc as Vice-Chairman, and voting on two rezoning requests. The meeting will also include standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and a public comment period.

• Elect Jonathan Brazzell as Chairman and Eddie LeBlanc as Vice-Chairman
• Rezone Baty Land Holdings, LLC property at 1401 East Napoleon Street from Business to Industrial for a tank wash facility
• Rezone KJP Investors, LLC property at 2910 East Napoleon Street from Business to Commercial for a new tenant

The commission elected Jonathan Brazzell as Chairman and Eddie LeBlanc as Vice‑Chairman. It approved a rezoning of 1401 East Napoleon Street from Business to Commercial, deleting the tank‑wash component. It also approved a rezoning of 2910 East Napoleon Street from Business to Commercial with a stipulation limiting bus traffic to Highways 27, 108 and 90.

• Elected Jonathan Brazzell Chairman and Eddie LeBlanc Vice‑Chairman (unanimous yeas)
• Approved rezoning of Baty Land Holdings, 1401 East Napoleon St. from Business to Commercial, deleting tank wash (unanimous yeas)
• Approved rezoning of KJP Investors, 2910 East Napoleon St. from Business to Commercial with bus‑route stipulation (unanimous yeas)

Civil Service Board

The Sulphur Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board will hold a public hearing and vote on proposed revisions to the classification plan for Promotional Assistant Fire Chief. The board will also review exam applications for Promotional Police Major and consider fire and police personnel action forms. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, public comment, and approval of minutes.

• Public hearing to discuss and vote on adoption of proposed revisions to the classification plan for Promotional Assistant Fire Chief
• Review for approval of exam applications for Promotional Police Major
• Review for approval of fire personnel action forms
• Review for approval of police personnel action forms

City Council

The council will hold public hearings and vote on adopting the FY2025-26 annual budget, setting new water, sewer, garbage, and capital recovery fees, and establishing a low-income discount. Two rezoning requests from Residential to Business on South Beglis Parkway and at 501 Willow Avenue (the council chambers) are up for public hearings. Several property condemnations and a franchise agreement with Conterra Ultra Broadband are also on the agenda.

• Adopt annual budget for FY July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 (ORD40-25)
• Set water, sewer, garbage/trash collection, and capital recovery fees (ORD35-39) plus low-income discount (ORD38-25)
• Rezone from Residential to Business for property on South Beglis Parkway (ORD29-25) and at 501 Willow Avenue (ORD30-25)
• Public hearings to condemn structures at 405 Leora St, 310 Park St, 1317 East Burton, 716 Landry St, 1507 Briarwood Dr, 113 Arkansas St, 725 Pitre
• Authorize agreement with AT&T for construction/maintenance of telecommunications facilities (ORD43-25)

The council elected Joy Abshire as Chairman and Mandy Thomas as Vice‑Chairman by unanimous vote. It also accepted the substantial completion of the Sulphur Animal Control Reconstruction. An ordinance rezoning Justin Babineaux's property from residential to business was adopted. Several agenda items were added or removed by unanimous motions.

• Added agenda item #27A to authorize a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Calcasieu Parish School Board (unanimous)
• Removed agenda item #20 concerning AT&T agreement (unanimous)
• Removed agenda item #26 granting a variance for 4790 Maplewood Drive (unanimous)
• Adopted amended agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Elected Joy Abshire Chairman and Mandy Thomas Vice‑Chairman (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Accepted Substantial Completion for Sulphur Animal Control Reconstruction (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved rezoning of Justin Babineaux's property from residential to business (adopted)
• Approved agenda amendments and motions as listed (unanimous)

City Council

The Sulphur City Council will hold public hearings and vote on ordinances adopting the FY 2025-2026 budget and setting new water, sewer, and garbage collection fees, including a discount program for low-income households and a capital recovery fee. The council will also consider two rezonings from residential to business, a franchise agreement with Conterra Ultra Broadband, and multiple property condemnation and tree removal orders.

• Public hearings on ordinances setting water, sewer, and garbage collection fees (ORD35-25, ORD36-25, ORD37-25) and a low-income discount (ORD38-25) and capital recovery fee (ORD39-25)
• Public hearing on annual budget for FY 2025-2026 (ORD40-25)
• Public hearings on rezonings from Residential to Business: Justin Babineaux on South Beglis Parkway (ORD29-25) and BAB Rentals at 501 Willow Avenue (ORD30-25)
• Public hearing on franchise agreement with Conterra Ultra Broadband (ORD31-25)
• Rules to show cause for condemning structures at 7 addresses and tree removal at 1507 Briarwood Drive

Civil Service Board

The Sulphur Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board will hold a special meeting to discuss and vote on a specific police classification. The board will also review personnel action forms for fire and police staff.

• Public hearing and vote on the abolishment of the Promotional Assistant Police Chief classification
• Review for approval of fire personnel action forms
• Review for approval of police personnel action forms

Land Use Commission

The Sulphur Land Use Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider three rezoning applications. The agenda includes resolutions to rezone properties from residential or mixed residential to business use. A public comment period is scheduled.

• Rezone for Justin Babineaux from Residential to Business for property on South Beglis Parkway, south of new Carlyss Drive extension (Assessment No. 00868027), with stipulations on lot frontage and curb cuts.
• Rezone for BAB Rentals, LLC from Residential to Business for property at 501 Willow Avenue.
• Rezone for Tanner Miller from Mixed Residential to Business for property at 113 Canal Street for a countertop slab shop.

The commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting and removed item #3, a rezoning request for Tanner Miller at 113 Canal Street, both unanimously. The agenda was also adopted as amended unanimously. A resolution to rezone Justin Babineaux’s property on South Beglis Parkway was presented, but the minutes do not record a vote outcome.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Removed Tanner Miller rezoning request (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Presented rezoning resolution for Justin Babineaux (vote not recorded)

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will meet to discuss granting variances for two residential properties. Decisions involve a brick wall in a city right of way and a request to extend a temporary RV residency.

• Variance for Jimmy Wells and Sheree Tucker at 4790 Maplewood Drive regarding a brick wall and fence in city right of way
• 90-day variance extension for Mike Church at 107 Lauren Lane to live in an RV during home repairs from the May 2024 tornado

City Council

The City Council will discuss the annual budget for the upcoming fiscal year and introduce ordinances to set water, sewer, garbage, and capital recovery fees. The body will also hold public hearings on franchise agreements for broadband services and a zoning exception for apartments.

• Introduction of the annual budget for July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026
• Public hearing for a zoning exception for apartments at 115 South Cities Service
• Proposed ordinances to set water, sewer, garbage, and capital recovery fees
• Public hearings on franchise agreements with Conterra Ultra Broadband, LLC and Vexus Fiber, LLC
• Low bid awards for Maplewood Drive Rehabilitation Phase 3 and ST22-2 Concrete Street Rehab

City Council

The Sulphur City Council will hold public hearings on franchise agreements with Conterra Ultra Broadband and Vexus Fiber, a zoning exception for apartments at 115 South Cities Service, and a cooperative agreement for a summer feeding program. The council will also introduce ordinances setting new water, sewer, and garbage fees, a capital recovery fee, a low-income discount, and the annual budget for FY2025-26. A resolution to award a low bid for Maplewood Drive Rehabilitation Phase 3 and one for Concrete Street Rehab are on the agenda. The council will enter executive session to discuss settlement of a lawsuit against the city and police department.

• Public hearing on franchise agreements with Conterra Ultra Broadband and Vexus Fiber (ORD13-25, ORD14-25)
• Public hearing on zoning exception for apartments in Business District at 115 South Cities Service (ORD15-25)
• Introduction of ordinances setting water, sewer, garbage fees and a capital recovery fee (ORD19-21, ORD23-25)
• Introduction of the FY2025-26 annual budget (ORD24-25)
• Resolution awarding low bid for Maplewood Drive Rehabilitation Phase 3 (RES12-25) and Concrete Street Rehab (RES14-25)

The council adopted an ordinance authorizing Mayor Danahay to sign a franchise agreement with Vexus Fiber to expand fiber‑optic infrastructure (5 yeas, 0 nays). It also approved ordinances for a summer feeding program partnership and for disposing surplus city property, both unanimously. A proposed exception for apartments in a business district was rejected (0 yeas, 5 nays). An item on a Conterra Ultra Broadband franchise was postponed to May.

• Postponed public hearing on Conterra Ultra Broadband franchise to May agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1952 authorizing Mayor to sign Summer Feeding Program agreement (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1953 declaring surplus movable property for disposal (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1954 authorizing Mayor to execute Vexus Fiber franchise agreement (5‑0)
• Rejected exception for Khan Khel, LLC apartments in business district (0‑5)
• Introduced and filed ordinance for Prater Road Lift Station relocation for public inspection

Civil Service Board

The Sulphur Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board will meet to approve minutes, review exam applications for Deputy Chief of Police, and approve promotional exam scores for Firefighter First Class, Fire Engineer, and Evidence Officer. New business includes approving fire and police personnel action forms, removing names from eligibility lists for Police Captain and Major, and calling for a Promotional Police Major exam. The board will also review a request from Fire Chief John Naquin to hold a public hearing to revise the Assistant Fire Chief job classification to add qualification requirements.

• Review for approval exam applications for Competitive Deputy Chief of Police
• Review for approval exam scores and add names to eligibility list for Promotional Firefighter First Class, Fire Engineer, and Competitive Evidence Officer
• Request to remove names from Promotional Eligibility List for Police Captain and Police Major
• Request to call for Promotional Police Major exam
• Review request from Fire Chief John Naquin to call for public hearing to revise Promotional Assistant Fire Chief job classification to add additional qualification requirements

Civil Service Board

The Sulphur Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board will hold a special meeting to review seniority rosters and police leadership roles. The board will consider revisions to the Police Chief classification and a new plan for Deputy Chief of Police. An appeal hearing involving firefighter Manuel Rodriguez is also scheduled.

• Public hearing to approve Fire and Police Department seniority rosters
• Vote on proposed revisions to the Police Chief classification plan
• Vote on a new classification plan for Competitive Deputy Chief of Police
• Appeal hearing: Firefighter Manuel Rodriguez vs. the City of Sulphur
• Vote on Mayor Mike Danahay's request to abolish the Promotional Assistant Police Chief class plan

Land Use Commission

The Sulphur Land Use Commission will meet to discuss a resolution regarding a specific property exception. The body is considering allowing apartments to be built within a Business District.

• Resolution to grant Khan Khel, LLC an exception for apartments at 115 South Cities Service

The Land Use Commission voted unanimously (3-0) to deny a resolution granting an exception to Khan Khel, LLC, at 115 South Cities Service, to allow apartments in a Business District. The motion to adopt the resolution failed with no yeas and three nays. The denial followed concerns about traffic, drainage, and the property's commercial corridor status.

• Denied exception to Khan Khel, LLC for apartments at 115 South Cities Service (0-3)
• Approved previous meeting minutes as written (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as written (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on amending flat fees for pharmacy licenses and discuss the condemnation of two properties. The body is also considering franchise agreements with Conterra and Vexus, as well as appointments for City Attorney and Assistant City Attorney positions.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending flat fees for pharmacy licenses (ORD05-25)
• Proposed condemnation of buildings at 102 Louisiana Avenue and 40 Horseshoe Lane
• Proposed franchise agreements with Conterra (ORD09-25) and Vexus (ORD10-25)
• Awarding low bid for Verdine Water Plant Improvements Phase 3 (RES10-25)
• Authorization to advertise bids for Maplewood Drive Phase 3 (RES11-25)

City Council

The Sulphur City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance amending flat fee licenses for pharmacies. The council will also consider an ordinance granting an exception to allow living in a business district at 102 Louisiana Avenue, and introduce ordinances for the summer feeding program, disposal of surplus IT equipment, and franchise agreements with Conterra and Vexus. Additionally, rules to show cause for condemning buildings at 102 Louisiana Avenue and 40 Horseshoe Lane will be heard, along with resolutions for appointments and infrastructure projects.

• Public hearing on ordinance changing pharmacy license flat fees (ORD05-25)
• Ordinance granting exception to live at 102 Louisiana Avenue in business district (ORD06-25)
• Introduction of franchise agreements with Conterra and Vexus (ORD09-25, ORD10-25)
• Rules to show cause for condemning structures at 102 Louisiana Avenue and 40 Horseshoe Lane
• Resolutions awarding bid for Verdine Water Plant Improvements Phase 3 and authorizing bids for Maplewood Drive Phase 3 (RES10-25, RES11-25)

The Sulphur City Council awarded the Verdine Water Treatment Phase 3 Improvements bid to The Lemoine Company for $6,418,000, contingent on capital budget modifications and state concurrence. It also adopted an ordinance amending pharmacy license fees to mirror state law, granted a zoning exception for a residence at 102 Louisiana Avenue, and postponed demolition of that property for six months. Several ordinances were introduced for future hearings, including agreements with Conterra and Vexus Fiber for broadband franchises.

• Awarded $6,418,000 Verdine Water Treatment Phase 3 bid to The Lemoine Company (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1950 amending pharmacy license fees (5-0)
• Granted zoning exception for 102 Louisiana Avenue to allow residential use (5-0)
• Postponed condemnation of 102 Louisiana Avenue for 6 months (5-0)
• Set May 13, 2025 deadline for remediation/demolition at 40 Horseshoe Lane (5-0)
• Appointed Billy Loftin as City Attorney/City Prosecutor (5-0)
• Appointed Rusty Stutes Jr. and Rusty Stutes III as Assistant City Attorneys (5-0)
• Authorized bid advertisement for Maplewood Drive Phase 3 (5-0)

Land Use Commission

The Sulphur Land Use Commission holds a regular meeting to consider a resolution granting an exception to Lee Marsalise at 102 Louisiana Avenue to allow residential use in a business district. The only substantive action is a vote on this exception; the remainder of the agenda is procedural.

• Resolution granting an Exception to Lee Marsalise, 102 Louisiana Avenue, to allow living in a business district on Lot 40 Block 3 West Point Sub

The Land Use Commission unanimously approved an exception allowing Lee Marsalise to reside at 102 Louisiana Avenue in a business district, limited to the existing structure. The approval includes conditions such as obtaining all permits before work begins and recording the exception with the Clerk of Court. The commission also discussed communication with the City Council, with Chairman Darby expressing frustration and suggesting possible dismantling of the commission if communication does not improve.

• Approved exception for Lee Marsalise to live at 102 Louisiana Avenue in business district (4-0)
• Adopted amendment limiting exception to existing structure only
• Approved resolution as amended with conditions on permits and recordation

Civil Service Board

The Sulphur Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board will review exam applications and personnel action forms. The board will discuss requests for public hearings regarding seniority rosters and new or revised classification plans for Police Chief and Deputy Chief of Police.

• Exam applications for Promotional Firefighter First Class, Promotional Fire Engineer, and Competitive Police Evidence Officer
• Fire and Police personnel action forms
• Proposed new classification plan for Competitive Deputy Chief of Police
• Revised classification plan for Competitive Police Chief
• Request for public hearings on seniority rosters and classification plans

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the annexation of a property at 2211 Patton Street for DV Property Holdings, LLC. The body will also discuss building condemnations and an ordinance regarding pharmacy license fees.

• Annexation and zoning of 23.76 acres at 2211 Patton Street to Commercial District
• Rule to show cause to condemn buildings at 725 Pitre Street, 113 Arkansas Street, and 505 North Claiborne Street
• Rule to show cause for dead or diseased tree removal at 305 Madison Street
• Proposed ordinance amending pharmacy flat fee licenses (Chapter 20, Section 35)
• Authorization of bids for ST22-2 Concrete Street Rehab

The Sulphur City Council unanimously approved the annexation of 23.76 acres at 2211 Patton Street, owned by DV Property Holdings, LLC, and rezoned it from Light Industrial (I1) to Commercial District. The council also condemned a building at 505 North Claiborne Street, ordered removal of a dead tree at 305 Madison Street, and authorized advertising for bids on the ST22-2 Concrete Street Rehab project. Additionally, an ordinance to amend pharmacy license fees was introduced for a public hearing on March 10, 2025.

• Approved Resolution 3632 accepting annexation petition for 2211 Patton St (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1949 annexing 23.76 acres and zoning Commercial (5-0)
• Condemned building at 505 North Claiborne St (5-0)
• Ordered removal of dead tree at 305 Madison St (5-0)
• Postponed condemnation hearings for 725 Pitre St and 113 Arkansas St to May 12, 2025 (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance amending pharmacy license fees; public hearing set for March 10, 2025 (5-0)
• Authorized bid advertisement for ST22-2 Concrete Street Rehab (5-0)

City Council

The Sulphur City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution to annex a property at 2211 Patton Street owned by DV Property Holdings, LLC. Other business includes introduction of an ordinance adjusting flat-fee business licenses for pharmacies, authorizing bids for concrete street rehabilitation, and holding hearings on building condemnations at three addresses and removal of a dead tree at 305 Madison Street. A proclamation will honor Kendall Judge.

• Resolution and public hearing on annexation of 2211 Patton Street (DV Property Holdings, LLC)
• Rule to show cause for condemnation of buildings at 725 Pitre Street, 113 Arkansas Street, and 505 North Claiborne Street
• Rule to show cause for removal of dead/diseased tree at 305 Madison Street
• Introduction of ordinance amending Chapter 20, Section 35 concerning flat-fee business licenses for pharmacies
• Resolution authorizing advertisement of bids for ST22-2 Concrete Street Rehab

Land Use Commission

The Sulphur Land Use Commission will hold a special meeting to consider a resolution accepting a petition for annexation from DV Property Holdings, LLC for property at the northwest corner of Patton Street and Post Oak Road (2211 Patton Street). The 23.76-acre parcel, currently zoned I1 (Light Industrial) by the parish, would be rezoned to Commercial District upon annexation into the city. The meeting also includes procedural items such as call to order, invocation, and roll call.

• Resolution to accept annexation petition from DV Property Holdings, LLC for 23.76 acres at 2211 Patton Street (northwest corner of Patton Street and Post Oak Road), with proposed zoning change from I1 (Light Industrial) to Commercial District.

Civil Service Board

The Sulphur Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board will meet to approve exam scores and eligibility lists for promotional positions (District Fire Chief, Fire Captain, Police Sergeant). They will also review personnel action forms for the fire and police departments and vote on calling for new promotional exams for firefighter first class, fire engineer, and a competitive police evidence officer. The board will approve the 2025 quarterly meeting posting notice and handle routine procedural items.

• Approval of exam scores and eligibility list for promotional District Fire Chief
• Approval of exam scores and eligibility list for promotional Fire Captain
• Approval of exam scores and eligibility list for promotional Police Sergeant
• Request to call for promotional Firefighter First Class exam
• Request to call for competitive Police Evidence Officer exam

City Council

The Sulphur City Council will hold public hearings on four ordinances, including changes to utility right-of-way regulations and franchise fees, and authorizing a water service agreement with West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital. A bid authorization for Verdine Water Plant Phase 3 improvements will be voted on. Six properties face condemnation hearings. The council will also approve liquor licenses, accept streets for maintenance, and appoint a commission member.

• Public hearing on ordinance granting an exception for residential use in a business district at 4001 Maplewood Drive
• Public hearing on ordinance amending utility use/right-of-way regulations (escrow requirements up to $50,000)
• Public hearing on ordinance setting franchise fee of $5 per linear foot for utilities without agreement
• Resolution authorizing bids for Verdine Water Plant Improvements Phase 3 (bids due Feb 13, 2025)
• Six rules to show cause for condemnation at 102 Louisiana Ave, 229 Rio Hondo, 1305 & 1307 W Burton St, 1016 W Verdine St, 924 Elm St

City Council

The Sulphur City Council will hold public hearings on several ordinances, including a zoning exception for a business district residence, updates to utility regulations and franchise agreements, and a water service agreement with a local hospital. The council will also consider resolutions to authorize bids for water plant improvements, accept new streets for maintenance, approve 2025 liquor licenses, and appoint a District 4 Armed Forces Commission member. Additionally, six properties are subject to rule to show cause hearings for condemnation.

• Public hearing on exception for Carolyn Chitty to live in a Business District at 4001 Maplewood Drive
• Public hearing on cooperative endeavor agreement with West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital for water service
• Rule to show cause for condemnation of buildings at six addresses including 102 Louisiana Ave, 229 Rio Hondo, and 1305/1307 W Burton St
• Resolution authorizing bids for Verdine Water Plant Improvements Phase 3
• Resolution approving 2025 liquor licenses

The Sulphur City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including accepting the FY 2024 audit, granting a business district exception, amending utility regulations, authorizing a water service agreement with West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital, and approving 75 liquor licenses for 2025. They also condemned two structures, postponed one, and authorized bids for water plant improvements.

• Approved Resolution 3627 accepting FY2024 audit (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1945 granting Carolyn Chitty exception to live in business district (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1946 amending utility right-of-way escrow regulations (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1947 amending franchise agreement fees (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1948 authorizing water service agreement with West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital (4-0)
• Condemned shed at 229 Rio Hondo (3-0, Ellender recused)
• Condemned building at 924 Elm Street (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 3630 approving 75 liquor licenses for 2025 (4-0)