Documenter name: Natalie McLendon Agency holding meeting: Sulphur City Council Date: Monday, August 14, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. Summary: The Council discussed and approved multiple rezoning requests, addressed concerns about tree removal and safety, amended ordinances related to property and budgeting, and heard community perspectives on city management and proposed changes. Notes: The Scene | There …
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Documenter name: Natalie McLendon Agency holding meeting: Westlake City Council Date: Monday, August 20, 2023, at 5:30 PM Summary: Discussions centered on water rate adjustments due to system deficits, various ordinances were voted on, and several city projects and departmental reports were discussed. Notes: The Scene | There were approximately 20-25 people present for this evening’s …
Documenter name: Natalie McLendon Agency holding meeting: Sulphur City Council Date: Monday, July 10, 2023 at 5:30 PM Summary: The Sulphur City Council condemned properties, granted RV extensions, approved an ordinance on dead tree removal, and heard about potential partnerships for community solar projects. Notes: The Scene | There were approximately 20 people in attendance …
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Documenter name: Natalie McLendon Agency holding meeting: Westlake City Council Date: Monday, July 17, 2023, at 5:30 PM Summary: Westlake City Council approved a 2% sales tax on the Horseshoe Casino and other properties for riverfront improvement, hired a new police officer, and authorized electric car charging stations. Notes: The Scene | There were approximately …
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Agency: Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board Date: Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 5:30 PM Documenter: Natalie McLendon The Board approved previous meeting minutes and discussed various requests, including variance and rezoning applications Notes: The Scene The meeting occurred in the Calcasieu Parish Government Building at 1015 Pithon Street. Specifically, it was held on the …
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Documenter name: Natalie McLendon Agency holding meeting: Westlake City Council Date: Monday, June 26, 2023, at 5:30 PM The city approved bids for water chemicals and a drainage pipe installation, passed motions on budget amendments and millage rates, hired a new police officer, and agreed to sell the post office. Notes: The Scene | Council …
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Date of meeting: Monday, June 13, 2023, at 5:30 PM Summary Sulphur Fire Department faces staffing crisis as firefighters seek significant changes The Scene The council chamber in Sulphur was teeming with people on Monday night, with a notable presence of a group of firefighters standing together. The council meeting had all its members in …
CECOS International and Geosyntec Consultants proposed changes to the groundwater monitoring program and faced lingering concerns about the site Last week, CECOS International and Geosyntec Consultants held a public meeting at Westlake City Hall to present a revised groundwater sampling and analysis plan for Willow Springs, a hazardous waste site north of Westlake. Warren Brady, …
Natalie McLendon Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 5:30 PM Summary: The board approved an exception and two variances and rezoned property for industrial development. Notes: The Scene This meeting occurred at 1015 Pithon Street in the Calcasieu Parish Government Building, on the first floor in the Calcasieu Parish Police …
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A lack of funding has delayed reopening of the library, which was damaged heavily by Hurricane Laura in 2020.
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