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CITY COUNCIL
May 12, 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 JimSmith and seconded by Scott Wylie to approve April 14, 2025, regular meeting minutes. Without objection, the motion was carried.
A motion was made by Margaret Brown and seconded by Cameron Smith to approve May 1,2025, special meeting minutes. Without objection, the motion was carried.
FINANCIAL REPORT
The April 2025 monthly budget to the actual comparison report for the General Fund, Street/ Sales Tax Fund, Utility Fund, Airport Fund, Public Safety Fund, and Public Service and Safety Building Fund is included in each council member’s packets. No questions from the council.
REPORT
Fire, Police, Code Enforcement, Public Works, Sewer, Maintenance, and Airport reports were in the council files. There were no questions or comments from the council.
CITY REPORT
? The Easter Egg hunt and movie had a good turnout. Thanked everyone for the extra work to make it a success
? A bench was installed in front of the police station in honor of Mike Suchanek.
? Had the clerk explain the condemnation process and the time frame it takes to complete.
A motion was made by Scott Wylie and seconded by Jim Smith approving May 12, 2025, agenda. Without objection, motion carried.
PUBLIC INPUT
Items not on the agenda:
Alice Glass spoke about flooding in her neighborhood
Robert Freeman spoke about flooding in his neighborhood.
Vance Perkins spoke about flooding issues and the city’s drainage
Items on the agenda:
None
A motion was made by Scott Wylie and seconded by Jim Smith to approve a variance for Timothy Allen to allow more than one dwelling on a city lot located on the block of Main, Second, First, and College Streets, pending the completed recommendations of the town engineer. All approved.
A motion was made by Cameron Smith and seconded by Margaret Brown to start the condemnation process on the structure located at 210 Hall Street. All approved.
A motion was made by Margaret Brown and seconded by Cameron Smith to start the condemnation process on the structure located at 230 Jackson Street. All approved.
A motion was made by Margaret Brown and seconded by Cameron Smith to start the condemnation process on the structure located at 228 Jefferson Street. All approved.
A motion was made by Margaret Brown and seconded by Cameron Smith to start the condemnation process on the structure located at 218 Jackson Street. All approved.
A motion was made by Margaret Brown and seconded by Cameron Smith to start the condemnation process on the structure located at 210 Jefferson Street. All approved.
A motion was made by Margaret Brown and seconded by Cameron Smith to proceed with the next step of the condemnation process, and set a public hearing for June 9, 2025, on the structure located at 208 Hall Street. All approved.
A motion was made by Jim Smith and seconded by Scott Wylie to postpone introducing Ordinance # 993, until it can be corrected. All approved.
A public hearing was held on Ordinance # 992 to update and amend Chapter 18- Streets and Sidewalks and Public Places, Article ll Excavations, Sec 18-20 of the City Ordinance Code. No input. Hearing closed.
A motion was made by Jim Smith and seconded by Scott Wylie to adopt Ordinance # 992, to update and amend Chapter 18- Streets and Sidewalks and Public Places, Article ll Excavations, Sec 18-20 of the City Ordinance Code. All approved.
There being no further business, Jim Smith made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Scott Wylie and carried.
ATTEST:
/s/Sherri Breaux
City Council Clerk
APPROVED:
/s/Riley Smith
Mayor
COUNCIL CHAIRMAN:
/s/Bobby Dahlquist
Run: May 21, 2025 (My-5)
Cost of Notice: $60.00
