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: Tracy E. Antoine Agency holding meeting: Calcasieu Parish School Board Date: July 11, 2023 Summary: The Calcasieu Parish School Board members voted on adopting budgets and salary schedules, project contracts, new ordinances, and hurricane repairs. Superintendent Shannon LaFargue gave a presentation on the Region 5 STEM Center Enhancement proposal, and Mayor Nic Hunter …
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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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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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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