Kellie G. Morris

The council held public hearings for the adoption of ordinances related to amending the town budget and establishing the operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Additionally, the board authorized the Mayor to execute agreements with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development regarding the local airport and a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Caddo Parish School Board for the development of tennis and pickleball courts. Other actions included approving a professional services agreement with SRI, Incorporated, and the adoption of the town's cafeteria plan.

The council conducted a budget workshop to review and discuss the proposed fiscal year 2026-27 budget for the Town of Vivian, ultimately approving it for public inspection and hearing. Additionally, the council introduced Ordinance #810 to amend and supplement the current budget and Ordinance #811 to adopt the operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Both ordinances are scheduled for public hearings at a future meeting.

The agenda for the meeting includes a review of the monthly financial report, the introduction of an ordinance to amend collection rates for solid waste, and the consideration of a resolution to authorize the mayor to execute a client service agreement with Utility Associates for body-worn cameras. The Board will also select an official journal for the upcoming term, review recommendations for police personnel status changes, and discuss zoning, condemnation, and code enforcement matters. Additionally, the Board will address professional competence and misconduct allegations regarding a police department employee, potentially moving into an executive session for this discussion.

The council discussed the monthly financial report and received responses to audit findings regarding budget management, interagency account reconciliation, and bank reconciliations. The Board adopted an ordinance to set millage rates for the tax year. Personnel matters included the extension of probationary status for a police officer and the hiring of a new reserve officer. Several variance requests for manufactured homes were heard and approved. The council reviewed ongoing condemnation matters for multiple properties and received reports on code enforcement activities and various upcoming municipal events and departmental achievements.

The Council reviewed and accepted the monthly financial report and discussed efforts to clear audit findings. They adopted a resolution to declare specific town property as surplus for sale. The board approved the promotion of two police officers to full-time sergeant positions and the hiring of a part-time dispatcher. Several zoning and condemnation matters were addressed, including the extension of deadlines for specific properties, the removal of one property from the condemnation list, and the review of various code enforcement cases and property violations. The Mayor also provided information regarding an upcoming town festival.