?CITY COUNCIL
October 14, 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.
The invocation was given, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
The minutes from September 8, 2025, were approved.
The minutes from October 1, 2025, special meeting were approved
The September 2025 monthly budget and 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 packet. Also, Fire, Police, Code Enforcement, Public Works, Sewer, Maintenance, and Airport reports were in the council files. The mayor gave the city report verbally. There were no questions or comments from the council.
The agenda was approved.
Clarification of dates of the annual rate increase was set for October of each year.
The council adopted the following resolution:
CEA with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office for radios.
Allow the mayor to sign all documents for LA DOTD for improvements at the Airport.
Accept the lowest bid from JCM Earthworks LLC for the Cross Drain Rehab project.
Accept the CIP for 2026-2030 for the Airport.
Accept a grant from Firehouse Subs Foundation for the fire department.
Allow the mayor to enter into an agreement with PIP for a gas and safety consultant.
A public hearing for Ordinance # 993, to declare property located on Grand Ave., generally known as the Grand Ave Gym, to become surplus property, and allow it to be sold through the bid process, was held. No public input. Ordinance adopted.
A public hearing for Ordinance # # 999, amending Chapter 5- Buildings, Article 1, Sec 5-1 Uniform Construction Code Adopted, and Sec 5-13. Schedule of permit fees of the Code of Ordinances was held.
No public input. Ordinance adopted.
The final step of the condemnation was approved for 404 Velmer Street.
The final step of the condemnation was approved for 218 Jackson Street.
The final step of the condemnation was approved for 210 Jefferson Street
Meeting adjourned.
ATTEST:
/s/ Sherri Breaux
Sherri Breaux
City Council Clerk
Run: Oct. 22, 2025 (O-3)
Cost of Notice run: $36.00
