Town of Richwood

The agenda for the meeting was adopted, and the minutes from the previous Regular Meeting on December 18, 2025, were considered for adoption. Financial reports were adopted. Public comments focused on old manhole covers from a JBARR Construction project; a resident stated the contractor's employees provided conflicting information regarding whether he could keep four covers left on his property, while the Mayor clarified the contract stipulates the old covers belong to JBARR Construction. Mayor's Dialogue included updates on upcoming Black Heritage events and confirmation that all officers are post-certified. M5 Consulting provided information updates on partnership opportunities. Discussions were held regarding the 2026 Event Calendar and updates to the Police and Recreation/Transportation Accounts, noting the official move of all Town accounts to Origin Bank and the separation of Police and Recreation/Transportation Accounts as instructed by auditors. The session concluded with an Executive Session to discuss matters concerning Carl Robinson and the manhole covers, a specific property acquisition, and the Town Attorney's performance.

The meeting included the adoption of the agenda and the financial reports as presented. Key discussions during the Mayor's Dialogue involved updates on the upcoming Christmas Parade and toy giveaway, the required partnership change for the Richwood Food Bank distribution, the successful completion of the fiscal audit, and an inquiry to the Board regarding taking photos for the Town's website. The session concluded with the approval of the 2026 Liquor License Permits for several businesses, including Now and Save #1, Now and Save #2, Ray's Blues Sport Bar and Grill, Richwood Stores, Stewart's Grocery, Super Discount Liquor, and Super Save DBA Tiger Store.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various items, such as adopting the agenda and financial reports. The board agreed to reserve a table at the State of Chamber for the Town of Richwood. Additionally, they authorized the Mayor to apply for the FY2025-2026 Community Development Grant through the State of Louisiana LGAP Program.

The meeting included discussions on an update regarding the Southern Youth Movement notification letter. There was also a request to place a marker in front of the Richwood Multipurpose Center to honor musicians and those in the entertainment industry from the area. The council agreed to allow the placement of the marker. Additionally, the council discussed and adopted Ordinance 2025-04, which amends Ordinance 2015-05 to only allow brand new mobile homes in the town.

The meeting included discussions on the State of the Town Address, Fall Cleanup event, and the transition of Mr. Michael Caster. The forum addressed the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire. There was also a discussion regarding the town's subcontract with Mr. Perroyt Epting, including the potential for the town to acquire the property. The council discussed a development commitment letter for a luxury home development in Buckhorn Bend, and considered an ordinance to only allow brand new mobile homes/manufactured homes in the town.