City Of Opelousas Regular Meeting Minutes
The meeting commenced with the Mayor reading a statement regarding meeting decorum. Agenda items were modified to include designating an official journal, approving the hiring of two Fire Fighter Recruits (Aaron Graff and Hunter J. Richard), and replacing the City Attorney's Report with a discussion on possible street repairs for Merrill Street. Announcements included a COVID-19 update, a presentation on upcoming museum events, and detailed information regarding 2026 property tax payment deadlines and procedures. The Council accepted the Property Tax report as presented. In committee appointments, Alderwoman Chasity Warren was nominated as Mayor Pro-Tempore for 2026, and the committee appointments for Budget, Personnel, and General Services were approved, along with the retention of Kolder, Slaven & Company as the Auditing Firm and Morgan Goudeau & Associates, Inc. as the Engineering Firm for 2026. The financial report for December 2025 showed net profits across the General, Water, and Sewer Funds. The Engineer's Monthly Status Report detailed several water infrastructure projects, including the I-49 North Service Road Water Main Installation and upgrades to the Water Treatment Facility. Under new business, a final contract change order for the Bridge Replacements and Upgrades Project was approved, and the request for Conditional Use by KP THIND, LLC to construct a Convenience Store was approved following a positive recommendation from the Planning Commission. The consent agenda included accepting retirements, confirming police promotions/hirings, and accepting resignations for several personnel within the Police and Fire Departments.