By Vicki Raven
The City Council held its monthly meeting and was called to order by President Cameron Smith on Monday, Mar. 9, at 5:30 p.m. The regular meeting minutes from Feb. 9, 2026 and special meeting minutes from Feb. 11, 2026 were approved by the council.
Mayor Riley Smith mentioned a few upcoming events: Trash Bash, Farmers Market, Easter Egg Hunt, Railroad Days Festival and Love the Boot. He also said there were several good candidates that applied for the City Planner position. Erica Wood Chavez was chosen for the new City Planner. Mayor Smith welcomed her and said he and the council looked forward to working with her.
Council adopted a Resolution authorizing Mayor Smith to sign all documents pertaining to the LGAP grant, for the purchase of equipment, flooring and repairs to City Hall.
Insane Cajun Kitchen’s Liquor license was approved by the Council contingent upon the state’s approval.
One bid was received on the property of the Old City Barn on Third St. and was accepted by the Council.
The course of action was decided on the Old Town Hall building and that the old jail (rear of the building) is not able to be repaired and will be torn down and a new canopy will be built.
Public Hearing and adoption of Ordinance #1003 to update and amend Article V. – Historic District Commission, Sec. 2-111 Established, in the City Ordinance code that Mayor Smith will appoint five members and all members must live within the city limits.
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