Documenter: Tracy E. Antoine Agency holding meeting: Calcasieu Parish School Board Date: June 12, 2023 The CPSB agenda included school supply bids, Hurricane Laura school repairs, employee salary changes, and student recognition The Scene There were more than fifty members of the public at the meeting. The atmosphere was cheerful and talkative as people filled …
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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 …
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 …
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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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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Documenter name: Tracy E. Antoine Agency holding meeting: DeQuincy City Council Date: May 8, 2023 Scene: The energy was good as citizens and city employees entered the council chambers. People were laughing and talking. There were 48 people in attendance, including city workers and council members. Summary: The council voted to proceed with property condemnations, …
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