Lake Charles City Hall, City Council Chambers July 5, 2023, 5:30 PM Carl M. Ambrose, Jr. Summary The meeting consisted of the election of new officers, public hearings on proposed condemnations and demolitions, and the adoption of several agreements and resolutions. The council took final action on several proposals for city contracts and purchasing equipment …
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Thursday, July 5, 2023, 5:30 pm Police Jury Chambers Carl M. Ambrose, Jr. Summary The meeting addressed ad valorem tax millages and a general purposes tax, as well as presentations and appearances, including the annual finance report and FEMA mitigation. Measures approved by the jury were a cooperative endeavor agreement (CEA), engineering and construction servitude agreements, …
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Location: Lake Charles City Hall, City Council Chambers Date: June 21, 2023, 5:30 PM Documenter: Carl M. Ambrose, Jr. Lake Charles city council reviewed bids and condemnation of structures, adopted Cooperative Endeavor Agreements and resolutions, and took final action on several city project proposals The Scene People slowly filled the chambers, and conversations were ongoing …
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Documenter: Carl M. Ambrose, Jr. Location: Lake Charles City Hall, City Council Chambers Date: June 13, 2023, 5:30 PM The city council meeting covered chair appointments, project bids, demolition dates, corporate agreements, and resolutions. Congrats to SOWELA Tech students for their state SkillsUSA Leadership competition achievements. No video recording of agenda meetings for public access. …
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Documenter: Carl M. Ambrose, Jr. Location: Police Jury Chambers Date: Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 5:30 PM Police jury tackles zoning, executive order extension, condemnation notices, and more at recent meeting The Scene Just before the start of the meeting, heavy rain and hail on Lake Charles likely caused a small crowd for the jury …
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Meeting: Lake Charles City Council Regular Meeting Location: Lake Charles City Hall, City Council Chambers Date: June 7, 2023, 5:30 PM Documenter: Carl M. Ambrose, Jr. Summary The council approved bids for various city projects, held hearings on property condemnation, and adopted several resolutions as well as a CEA. This regular meeting will be the …
Lake Charles City Hall, City Council Chambers May 17, 2023, 5:30 pm Carl M. Ambrose, Jr. SUMMARY This meeting consisted of the approval of CEA’s, approval for bids for city projects, hearings on properties for condemnations and the adoption of resolutions. This was the first meeting taped by the City of Lake Charles. THE SCENE …
Thursday, May 18, 2023, 5:30 PM Carl M. Ambrose, Jr. SUMMARY This meeting consisted of public presentations, FEMA Fund acquisitions, property issues, and tax exemptions. THE SCENE A nice sized crowd gathered in the Police Jury chambers before the meeting. The Iowa Boys Baseball team, parents, and supporters were also in attendance for presentations. CALL …
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Agency holding meeting: Police Jury Date: Thursday, May 4, 2023, 5:30 PM Documenter Name: Carl M. Ambrose, Jr. The Scene A few conversations were going on before the start of the meeting. Only a few citizens and several firefighters were in the audience. The mood was light as people filtered into the chambers. The meeting …
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Agency holding meeting: Lake Charles City Council Date: Wednesday, May 3, 2023, 5:30 P.M. Documenter: Carl M. Ambrose, Jr. The Scene The chambers began filling up with people until it was about two-thirds full. There were several media outlets in attendance setting up cameras and speaking with Katie Harrington, the city's Public Information Officer (PIO), …
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