?CITY COUNCIL
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.
The invocation was given and the pledge of allegiance was recited Last month minutes were adopted.
The July 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 were included in each council member’s packets. Also, 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.
The agenda was amended, to add a resolution to adopt a grant. Accepted by all.
Council rejected bids on Highway Lift Station project.
Introduced ordinance # 968B and set a public hearing for September 8, 2025 to amend the FYE 9/30/2025 Budget.
Introduced ordinance # 997 and set a public hearing for September 8, 2025 to amend the Capital Asset Policy.
Introduced ordinance # 998 and set a public hearing for September 8, 2025 to authorize Mayor Smith to declare vehicles as surplus and sale to the highest bidder, and if no bids, then authorize to sell for junk
2008 Ford Van-0485 ,2008 Ford Truck- 1663, 2008 Ford Crown Vic- 2152,1961 Mack -1444 2022 Honda ORV- 0378.
Public hearing on ordinance # 996 to declare property located on Overton Street with parcel number 00816515(DeQuincy High School Ball Fields) to become surplus property and allow it to be sold to the Calcasieu Parish School Board. No input. Ordinance #996 adopted.
An emergency commendation on property located at 107 N Frazier Street was granted.
Public hearing for condemnation set for September 8, 2025 for:
404 Velmer Street, 230 Jackson Street, 228 Jefferson Street, 218 Jackson Street, 210 Jefferson Street.
Final step for condemnation on 208 Hall Street was approved.
Adopted a resolution to accept an LGAP grant in the amount of $35,000.00 for purchase of equipment.
Meeting adjourned.
ATTEST:
/s/Sherri Breaux
City Council Clerk
APPROVED:
/s/Riley Smith
Mayor
COUNCIL CHAIRMAN: /s/Bobby Dahlquist
Run: Aug. 20, 2025 (Au-3)
Cost of Notice: $30.00
