The Town Council of the Town of Kentwood, Louisiana held a public hearing at 5:00 P.M., followed by
its special session on Monday, December 23, 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, Xavier Diamond, Michael Hall, Jakoiya Wilkerson
Absent: Paul Stewart
There were no 2025 liquor license renewals for approval.
A motion was offered by Councilman Hall, second by Councilman Callihan and unanimously carried to
adopt the Resolution for the Nursing Home, declaring it is not needed for public purposes.
A motion was offered by Councilman Callihan, second by Councilman Hall and unanimously carried to
approve the increase inventory assets threshold amount to $2500.
Mr. Singh, the Pilot’s owner and Mr. John Barry from Velvet Pines Development, discussed their plans
to repair 13 th Street and bring it up to the Parish’s standards. Mr. Barry also mentioned that their
engineer, along with the Parish and town’s engineer will meet after an analysis is done.
A motion was offered by Councilman Callihan, second by Councilman Hall and unanimously carried to
approve amendments to FYE 2024 Budget and adopt FYE 2025 Budget, along with detail of salaries as
required by L.R.S. 33:404.1.
A motion was offered by Councilman Callihan, second by Councilman Hall and unanimously carried to
adjourn the meeting.
Fredrika M. Ruffin, Town Clerk Irma T. Gordon, Mayor