CITY OF DEQUINCY
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
August 10, 2026
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, Cameron Smith, Margaret Brown, and Bobby “Eddy” Dahlquist. Absent: None.
Council Member Cameron Smith 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 Eddy Dahlquist and seconded by Margaret Brown to approve the minutes of the July 13, 2026, regular meeting. All approved; motion carried.
A motion was made by Scott Wylie and seconded by Margaret Brown to approve the minutes of the July 16, 2026, special meeting. All approved: motion carried.
FINANCIAL REPORT
The July 2026 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. There were no questions from the Council.
REPORTS
Fire, Police, Public Works, Sewer, Maintenance, and Airport reports were included in the Council files. There were no questions or comments from the Council.
CITY REPORT
Mayor Smith reported the following:
September meeting will be Kim Rainwater’s (City Planner) last meeting. Council was asked to get with Kim to wrap up any projects they were working on to get them completed. Kim said she will be around to assist with anything they may need. Mayor and council thanked Kim for all her hard work and dedication
Congratulations to the unopposed council member. Mike Streams and Tom Threet have qualified for District 3 seat. Kim Rainwater and Vance Perkins have qualified for mayor.
Splashpad is open and has heard great things about it.
Windows were broken at City Hall and have been replaced. The suspect is already in custody. The incident was caught on camera.
A motion was made by Eddy Dahlquist and seconded by Scott Wylie to amend the August 10, 2026, agenda to add, adopt a Resolution authorizing Mayor Smith to sign all documents related to adopting the Calcasieu Parish Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan. All approved; motion carried.
Public Input
Items not on the agenda:
National Night Out will be held on August 14, 2026, from 5:30-7:30 pm
A motion was made by Eddy Dahlquist and seconded by Scott Wylie to adopt a resolution authorizing Mayor Smith to sign all documents related to adopting the Calcasieu Parish Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan. All approved; motion carried.
A motion was made by Margaret Brown and seconded by Eddy Dahlquist to adopt a resolution authorizing Mayor Smith to accept the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Construction Grant for the DeQuincy Industrial Airpark Airfield Drainage Improvements Project and authorizing the Mayor to execute all related grant documents. All approved; motion carried.
A public hearing was held for Ordinance No. 995B, amending the budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. No Public input, hearing closed.
A motion was made by Margaret Brown and seconded by Eddy Dahlquist to adopt Ordinance No. 995B, amending the budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. All approved; motion carried.
A public hearing was held for Ordinance No. 1008, adopting the proposed budget of expenditures for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027. No Public input, hearing closed.
A motion was made by Eddy Dahlquist and seconded by Margaret Brown to adopt Ordinance No. 1008, adopting the proposed budget of expenditures for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027. All approved; motion carried
A public hearing was held for Ordinance No. 1010, amending Section 12-34 of the City Code regarding businesses with licenses based on flat fees (solicitors, peddlers, and hawkers). No Public input, hearing closed.
A motion was made by Scott Wylie and seconded by Jim Smith to adopt Ordinance No. 1010, amending Section 12-34 of the City Code regarding businesses with licenses based on flat fees (solicitors, peddlers, and hawkers). All approved; motion carried.
A public hearing was held for of Ordinance No. 1011, amending Chapter 21, Appendix A – General Zoning Ordinance, Section 2, of the City Code. No Public input, hearing closed.
A motion was made by Jim Smith and seconded by Eddy Dahlquist to adopt of Ordinance No. 1011, amending Chapter 21, Appendix A – General Zoning Ordinance, Section 2, of the City Code.
All approved; motion carried.
A motion was made by Scott Wylie and seconded by Jim to remove 210 Hall Street from the condemnation process since he has completed the repairs. All approved; motion carried.
A motion was made by Margaret Brown and seconded by Jim Smith to remove 701 Seymour Pullam Road from the condemnation process. The dwelling is being demolished by the owner. All approved; motion carried.
A motion was made by Eddy Dahlquist and seconded by Scott Wylie to remove 808 Hayes Street from the condemnation process. The dwelling is being sold, and you should see improvements in 60 days. All approved; motion carried.
There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Margaret Brown and seconded by Eddy Dahlquist. All approved; motion carried.
ATTEST:
/s/Sherri Breaux
Secretary of the Council
and City Clerk
APPROVED:
/s/Riley Smith
Mayor
COUNCIL CHAIRMAN:
/s/Cameron Smith
Run Date: 08/19/26 (Au-5)
Cost of Notice: $78.00
