David C. Butler

Key discussions during the session included the introduction of proposed amendments to Ordinance No. 34-94 regarding governing authority, which are slated for adoption at the next meeting. Several resolutions were unanimously passed, including Res. No. 1959-26 concerning the Local Government Assistance Application, Res. No. 1960-26 pertaining to the Community Water Enrichment Fund Application, and Res. No. 1961-26 confirming available matching funding for a water sector consolidation project. Furthermore, Res. No. 1962-26 regarding the Rapides Parish Library Board of Controls & Rapides Parish Police Jury and Res. No. 1963-26 authorizing the purchase of property at 349 Railroad Ave. were approved. Monthly reports were delivered by the Mayor, Fire Department, Chief of Police, and Town Council.

The council approved all monthly invoices and adopted amendments to an ordinance regarding governing authority following a public hearing. Resolutions were passed concerning a municipal water prevention environmental audit report and a utility revenue bond. The meeting included the delivery of monthly reports from the Mayor, Fire Department, Police Department, and Town Council. Additionally, the council convened an executive session to discuss a worker's compensation claim.

The council meeting included a report on the town's current projects, including the completion of the Brookwood subdivision project and updates on the PHMSA grant and water sector sewer consolidation designs. Discussions and deferrals occurred regarding the condemnation of property at 349 Railroad Ave. Appointments were made for the Chief of Police and Town Attorney, along with the approval of a Full-time WFD Emergency Response Tech position. Resolutions were passed concerning rescheduling the January Town Council Meeting, a MOU for Latanier Water Association Inc., and Carbon Capture & Sequestration. A MOU for Wolf Development, LLC was deferred. Monthly reports were given by the Mayor, Fire Department, and Asst. Chief of Police.

The regular council meeting commenced with a citizen addressing concerns regarding feral horses within Woodworth. Under new business, an update was provided on current town projects, noting applications for a FEMA grant for the sewer treatment plant upgrade and progress on the water sector system update, which includes funding for new pipes and emergency flow capacity. The Council also passed a resolution supporting legislation that mandates training for mayors. Monthly reports were delivered by the Mayor, Fire Department, Chief of Police, and Town Council.

The meeting addressed several resolutions, including Audit Acceptance for FY 2025, employment of a Full-time Deputy Town Clerk, an Annual Intergovernmental Agreement for Road District 2C, condemnation at 349 Railroad Ave., Utility System Disconnect Fees, and Safe Recreation (low speed electric ride-Ons). The Mayor, Fire Department, and Assistant Chief of Police provided monthly reports.