Ronnie Festavan

The meeting included the approval of the agenda. The primary discussion centered on the consideration and subsequent adoption of Resolution # 1 of 2026, which authorizes and calls for a Special Election in the Town of Vivian to seek approval for the renewal of special taxes, including making the necessary application to the State Bond Commission.

Key discussions during the meeting included the presentation and acceptance of the monthly financial report, which also covered the status of several audit findings related to budget adherence, interagency accounts reconciliation, and bank reconciliations. The Council addressed a proclamation for 2026 Black History Month. Several resolutions were adopted, including Resolution #2 of 2026 approving procurement, purchasing, and record retention policies; Resolution #3 of 2026 authorizing the sale and transfer of certain immovable property to Allen's Electric Motor Service, Inc.; Resolution #4 of 2026 declaring a Gravely Treker Side-by-Side ATV as surplus property for sale; and Resolutions #5 and #6 of 2026 authorizing grant applications for the Louisiana Government Assistance Program (LGAP) and the Community Water Enrichment Fund (CWEF) programs, respectively. Additionally, the recommendation to re-appoint Toni Kendrick to the Caddo Parish Fire District #8 Board of Commissioners was approved, and the hiring of Maverick Caldwell as a Part-time Patrolman for the Vivian Police Department was approved on a probationary status. Zoning matters included the approval of a variance for Case #648 at 309 Camp Vivian St., and decisions were made regarding continuance for condemnation review of properties at 421 E. Texas Ave. and 106 Kansas Ave. A Code Enforcement report indicated the status of eleven properties.

The meeting included public comments regarding local business operations and concerns about the State Police investigation of an officer's shooting, as well as discussions on the recording of public comments and the yearly financial report. The Council reviewed the 2024-2025 Audit Report, which identified three findings: a Budget Finding for the Industrial Development Fund exceeding budget, a Significant Deficiency in unreconciled interagency accounts, and a Material Weakness related to inaccurate or untimely bank reconciliations for three accounts. The Council accepted the monthly financial report and announced plans to consider a resolution for ad valorem tax renewal in a future meeting. Personnel decisions included the promotion of Joshua McCauley from Patrolman to Corporal and the hiring of Christian Hill as a Part-time Patrolman. Zoning and Condemnation matters involved continuing the review of 421 E. Texas Ave., removing 1104 Crow St. from the Condemnation List, placing 305 E. Texas Ave. on the List, and scheduling a variance request for 309 Camp Vivian St. for the next meeting. The Code Enforcement Officer provided a report on active and closed cases. The Mayor announced the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. holiday schedule.

The meeting began with a call to order, invocation, and pledge. The agenda was amended to include Resolution # 21 of 2025, concerning declaring old water meters as surplus property and authorizing the Mayor to negotiate conveyance if no bids are received. A proclamation honoring Officer Marc Brock was presented, declaring December 8, 2025, as a "Day of Remembrance for Officer Marc Tyler Brock." The monthly financial report, including budget-to-actual comparisons, was accepted. Resolution # 21 of 2025 regarding the sale of surplus water meters was adopted. The Board approved the hiring of two Part-time Patrolmen for the Vivian Police Department: Marcus Green and Mark Trenor. Matters concerning zoning and condemnation reviewed properties at 421 E. Texas Ave. (continued to January 12, 2026) and 106 Kansas Ave. (continued to February 9, 2026). The Code Enforcement report noted twelve properties reviewed, with one new case opened and five closed. The Mayor provided a report on upcoming holidays.

The meeting included a proclamation for Nicholas Cunningham, Principal of North Caddo Elementary-Middle School, and a presentation of the monthly financial report. The council considered the adoption of resolutions related to improvements at the Vivian Airport. They also discussed and approved the hiring/re-hiring of police personnel. Zoning and condemnation matters were reviewed, including properties for condemnation and a review of the condemnation list. Code enforcement matters were discussed, including a report on new and closed cases. The Mayor reported on the upcoming Legislative Audit and the Thanksgiving Holiday for employees.