Chad Parker

The agenda for the upcoming meeting includes a public hearing regarding Ordinance 769, which proposes rezoning the Dozier property for duplex development by amending R1 zoning and spacing requirements. Another key item is Ordinance 770, which concerns abandoning portions of Nevada and Cincinnati Streets and conveying municipal property to the Richland Parish Hospital Service District No. 1a for a critical access hospital replacement facility. New business topics feature a discussion on police department overtime, the resignation of Officer David Feroben, a requested pay increase for Assistant Chief Jerry Davis, the promotion of Willie Gaines, Jr. to Lieutenant, and a proposed increase to the Town of Delhi fine list.

The meeting included the acceptance of resignations from Officers Ebony Young and Craig Frasier. An executive session was held, after which a motion was passed to refer a matter to the District Attorney's Office for prosecution on charges of theft.

The board discussed several items including surplus property, renaming the 100 block of Fourth Street to Paul Lipe Way, and a proposal from The Wetwork Group for water and sewer operations. A motion was made to authorize the Mayor to contract with The Wetwork Group, with either party able to terminate the contract with a 30-day notice.

The board discussed and accepted the August financials. They received updates on the treatment plant and ongoing projects for the Town of Delhi. Resolutions were passed to authorize the submittal of Capital Outlay applications for the Civic Center and Sapa Drive Ext. A resolution was approved to allow the Mayor to submit an application for financial assistance through the Louisiana Entergy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. The board discussed blighted properties, condemning properties at 109 Chatham and 209 Union, and giving the homeowner at 113 Chatham 30 days to board up the property. Concerns were raised regarding the failed ordinance to allow for the rezoning to allow a RV Park on Suggs Rd. A resolution was passed to place a moratorium on any additional B3 zoning exceptions. Concerns were expressed about the need to hire a Public Works Supervisor and the possibility of hiring an economic developer for the town. The board discussed renaming Fourth Street Paul Lipe Way. The Police Department provided quotes from Enterprise.