?CITY COUNCIL
February 10, 2025
DeQuincy, LA
THE CITY council of the city of DeQuincy met in regular session on the above date in the city hall council chambers located at 300 Holly Street, DeQuincy, Louisiana, with the following members present: Scott Wylie, Jim Smith, Bobby Dahlquist, Cameron Smith, and Margaret Brown.
Council Member Bobby Dahlquist called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Mayor Smith gave the invocation, and Scott Wylie led the pledge of allegiance.
A motion was made by Scott Wylie and seconded by Jim Smith to approve December 9, 2024, regular meeting minutes. Without objection, the motion was carried.
FINANCIAL REPORT
The financial report was in the file. As of January 31, 2024, the overall total revenue, actual year to date is $1,774,185.49 with the FYE 9/30/2025 budget being $4,752,200.00 and a remaining budget of $2,978,014.51. The total expenses, as of January 2025, actual year-to-date total is $1,473,641.40 with the FYE 9/30/2025 budget total expenses being $8,466,420.00 and the remaining budget of $6,992,778.60.
REPORT
Fire, Police, Code Enforcement, Public Works, Sewer and Maintenance reports were in council files. There were no questions or comments from the council.
City Report
? Signs have been installed on three entrances into DeQuincy
? Flait mower has been purchased
? Doug Cox, city attorney for 25 years, Daisy Cole, served on council, and Amos Jones, community leader, passed away. Please remember these families.
? Audit has started. Thanked Valecia Royer for all her hard work
? Squirrel Hunt will be held on February 22, 2025 please attend
A motion was made by Jim Smith and seconded by Scott Wylie to approve the February 10,2025 regular meeting minutes. Without objection, the motion was carried.
Public Input
Items not on the agenda:
Vance Perkins asked about an update from Market Basket
Items on the agenda:
None
A motion was made by Jim Smith and seconded by Margaret Brown to adopt a Resolution informing the Louisiana DEQ that the city will continue maintaining our wastewater treatment plant and continue required analytical analysis in accordance with current LDEQ permit, including monthly monitoring of influent CBOD. All approved.
A motion was made by Margaret Brown and seconded by Scott Wylie to adopt a resolution authorizing Mayor Smith to sign the completed Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire letters for Kolder, Slaven and Company LLC for FYE September 30,2024. All approved.A motion was made by Jim Smith and seconded by Scott Wylie to introduce Ordinance # 887 and set a public hearing for March 10, 2025 to update the culvert Procedures. All approved. A motion was made by Cameron Smith and seconded by Jim Smith to introduce Ordinance # 986 and set a public hearing for March 10, 2025 to update the fees. All approved. A motion was made by Jim Smith and seconded by Scott Wylie to introduce Ordinance # 987 and set a public hearing for March 10, 2025 to add policy for use of public facilities/grounds. All approved. A motion was made by Margaret Brown and seconded by Cameron Smith to start the condemnation process on property located at 208 Hall Street. All approved. A motion was made by Cameron Smith and seconded by Margaret Brown to start the condemnation process on property located at 111 W Center Street. All approved. There being no further business, Scott Wylie made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Jim Smith and carried.
ATTEST:
/s/Sherri Breaux
City Council Clerk
APPROVED:
/s/Riley Smith
Mayor
COUNCIL CHAIRMAN:
/s/Bobby Dahlquist
Run: Feb. 19, 2025 (F-3)
Cost of Notice: $48.00
