The Town Council of the Town of Kentwood, Louisiana met in special session on Tuesday, November
19, 2024 at 5:30 P.M., at the Kentwood City Hall with Mayor Irma T. Gordon presiding. Mayor Gordon
called the meeting to order following opening prayer and Pledge of Allegiance.
The roll was called with the following results:
Present: Gary Callihan, Michael Hall, Paul Stewart, Jakoiya Wilkerson
Absent: Xavier Diamond
Mayor Gordon and the Council discussed the overweight vehicles illegally coming onto town streets.
Mayor Gordon’s recommended the Town allows the big trucks to exit only from the top exit
temporarily, and the Town Officials meet with the engineers as soon as possible, since no solution could
be made during this meeting. The bottom exit which is closest to the Pilot store, will be closed for the
big trucks.
A motion was made by Councilman Hall, second by Councilman Callihan and unanimously carried to
accept Mayor Gordon’s recommendation.
Mr. Bruce Harrell, CPA, discussed the Kentwood Fire Department, Kentwood Firefighters’ pay and
benefits.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Wilkerson, second by Councilman Stewart and unanimously
carried that the Town seek out bids for fencing off the Ave I water yard.
A motion was offered by Councilman Hall, second by Councilman Callihan and unanimously carried to
adjourn.
Fredrika M. Ruffin, Town Clerk Irma T. Gordon, Mayor