Denham Springs City Council Meeting Minutes - March 24, 2025

Meeting Summary

The Denham Springs City Council convened on March 24, 2025, to address several municipal matters, approving all proposals with unanimous consent. Key decisions included authorizing significant road closures for the upcoming Spring Antiques Festival, demonstrating the council's role in facilitating community events. Furthermore, the council acted to cancel a Xerox contract, opting for a smaller, more cost-effective copier for the police department, highlighting a focus on financial prudence. They also approved a contract for a compensation study for the Fire and Police Departments and declared specific Sewer Department vehicles as surplus, illustrating their oversight of city operations and resources.

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Denham Springs City Council Meeting Briefing - March 24, 2025
Date: March 24, 2025
Time: 6:00 P.M.
Location: Municipal Building, City Council Room
Presiding Officer: Mayor Gerard Landry
Attendees: Mayor Gerard Landry, City Council Members (Amber Dugas, Jim Gilbert, Lori Lamm-Williams, Robert Poole, Jeff Wesley), City Attorney (Buffy Anderson), City Clerk (Rick Foster), Building Official (Stephanie Hulett), Treasurer (Michelle Hood).

I. Key Actions and Decisions

1. Approval of Previous Minutes:
   • The City Council officially approved the journal minutes from the March 11, 2025 City Council Meeting.
   • Vote: Unanimous (Dugas, Gilbert, Lamm-Williams, Poole, Wesley voted Yes).
2. Authorization for Spring Antiques Festival Road Closures:
   • The City Council authorized specific street closures for the Spring Antiques Festival on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
   • Roads to be closed:
     • N. Range Ave. from Sullivan to Centerville.
     • Mattie St. from N. Range Ave. to Benton St.
     • Railroad Ave. from Hummell St. to Benton St.
   • Additional Street Closure: Rose St. from N. Range Ave. to Benton St. will be closed on Friday, April 25, 2025, from 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM, and on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
   • Vote: Unanimous (Dugas, Gilbert, Lamm-Williams, Poole, Wesley voted Yes).
3. Cancellation of Xerox Contract and Purchase of Smaller Copier:
   • The Council approved the cancellation of the current Xerox Contract for the Police Departments and approved the purchase of a second, smaller copier for "Squad Room/Records" as a backup.
   • Financial Impact: This decision "Showing a $67.00/mth savings which includes the addition of the second copier."
   • Vote: Unanimous (Dugas, Gilbert, Lamm-Williams, Poole, Wesley voted Yes).
4. Authorization for Contract with SSA Consultants:
   • Mayor Gerard Landry was authorized to enter into a contract with SSA Consultants to conduct a compensation study for the Fire and Police Departments.
   • Vote: Unanimous (Dugas, Gilbert, Lamm-Williams, Poole, Wesley voted Yes).
5. Approval of Surplus Sewer Department Units:
   • The Council approved the surplus of specific Sewer Department vehicles.
   • Surplused Vehicles:
     • Unit #317, 2000 Ford, F-350, Extended Cab Pickup Truck Ford F-350 – VIN#1FTWW32F6YEB94866
     • Unit #541, 2012 Ford F-250 4x2 Regular Cab SS SRW – VIN# 1FTBF2A60ECE08740
   • Vote: Unanimous (Dugas, Gilbert, Lamm-Williams, Poole, Wesley voted Yes).

II. Adjournment

• The meeting was adjourned upon a motion by Lamm-Williams, seconded by Poole.
• Vote: Unanimous (Dugas, Gilbert, Lamm-Williams, Poole, Wesley voted Yes).