?City Council Minutes
City of DeQuincy
February 9, 2026
DeQuincy, Louisiana
The City Council of the City of DeQuincy, Louisiana, met in regular session on Monday, February 9, 2026, at City Hall, 300 North Holly Street, DeQuincy, Louisiana, with the following members present:
Scott Wylie
Jim Smith
Cameron Smith
Margaret Brown
Bobby Dahlquist
The invocation was given, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the minutes of the January 12, 2026 regular meeting were approved as presented.
The January 2026 monthly budget-to-actual comparison reports 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. Departmental reports for Fire, Police, Public Works, Sewer, and Maintenance were placed in the council files.
The Mayor presented the City report verbally. There were no questions or comments from the Council.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the agenda was approved.
Public Input
Public input was received from a downtown property owner regarding building concerns. Additional public comment was received concerning a request for permission to place a mobile home within the city limits of DeQuincy. The Council addressed the concerns presented.
Resolutions and Actions
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Council adopted the following resolutions:
• Authorized Mayor Riley Smith to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office and the City of DeQuincy, including the DeQuincy Police Department, to accept three (3) vehicles for law enforcement and public safety purposes for the benefit of the community.
• Authorized the appointment of Joe Richardson as Director and William Frazier as Alternate Director to the Board of Directors of the Louisiana Municipal Natural Gas Purchasing and Distribution Authority for a term of four (4) years.
• Authorized Mayor Riley Smith to award the contract to RP Construction, LLC for the Sanitary Sewer Lift Station Improvements Project, including planning and construction services.
Introduction of Ordinances
The following ordinances were introduced, and a public hearing was set for March 9, 2026:
Ordinance No. 1003 – An ordinance to amend Article V – Historic District Commission, Section 2-111 (Established), of the Code of Ordinances of the City of DeQuincy.
Ordinance No. 1004 – An ordinance to amend Article II – Dangerous Structures, Section 5-36 (Blighted and Abandoned Properties Prohibited), of the Code of Ordinances of the City of DeQuincy.
Ordinance No. 1005 – An ordinance to amend Chapter 21, Appendix A – General Zoning Ordinance, Section 2, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of DeQuincy.
Condemnation Proceedings
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Council authorized moving to the next step in the condemnation process, specifically ordering inspections of the following properties:
701 Seymour Pullam Road
1005 Banneker Street
1102 Banneker Street
808 Hayes Street
803 North Division Street
206 South Holly Street
211 North Pine Street
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST:
/s/Sherri Breaux
Sherri Breaux
City Council Clerk
Run Date: 02/18/2026 (F-3)
Cost of Notice: $42.00
