TOWN OF KENTWOOD January 2, 2025
REGULAR MEETING
The Town Council of the Town of Kentwood, Louisiana held its regular session on Thursday at 6:00 P.M., January 2, 2025, included a public hearing at 5:45 P.M. with continued session after the hearing, 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: Xavier Diamond, Michael Hall, Paul Stewart, Jakoiya Wilkerson
Absent: Gary Callihan
A motion was offered by Jakoiya Wilkerson, second by Xavier Diamond and unanimously carried to approve minutes of last month’s regular meeting.
A motion was offered by Paul Stewart, second by Jakoiya Wilkerson and unanimously carried to approve minutes of last month’s special meeting.
A motion was offered by Michael Hall, second by Paul Stewart and unanimously carried to approve the financial reports submitted to Council Members.
There were no application for 2025 liquor license renewals.
A motion was offered by Jakoiya Wilkerson, second by Paul Stewart and unanimously carried to approve the 2025 Council Meeting dates.
A motion was offered by Xavier Diamond, second by Jakoiya Wilkerson and unanimously carried to approve the removal of Ms. Evelyn Williams as an authorized signature on the Housing checks and to add Fredrika Ruffin as an authorized signature on the Housing checks.
A motion was offered by Jakoiya Wilkerson, second by Xavier Diamond and unanimously carried to amend the agenda to add Fire Department to the agenda.
A motion was offered by Michael Hall, second by Xavier Diamond and unanimously carried to add Rachael Passmen as a part-time fire fighter at the rate of $9.75.
A motion was offered by Michael Hall, second by Paul Stewart and unanimously carried to approve the hiring of Rachael Passmen as a part-time fire fighter at the rate of $9.75.
A motion was offered by Xavier Diamond, second by Jakoiya Wilkerson and unanimously carried to declare the list of items at the Nursing Home as Surplus property with no minimum bid but has the right to turn down any bids.
A motion was offered by Xavier Diamond, second by Jakoiya Wilkerson and unanimously carried to approve the request from Ronald Sistrunk; to have utilities to a 12x20 storage building as an office.
A motion was offered by Michael Hall, second by Xavier Diamond and unanimously carried to authorize Mayor Gordon to enter into a contract with Tangipahoa Parish Animal Control and sign documents on behalf of the Town of Kentwood.
A motion was offered by Michael Hall, second by Paul Stewart and unanimously carried to amend the agenda to add Kentwood Santa Claus.
A motion was offered by Michael Hall, second by Paul Stewart and unanimously carried to add the Kentwood Santa Claus.
A motion was offered by Jakoiya Wilkerson, second by Paul Stewart and unanimously carried to hire Marshall Douglas Pritchard and his wife for the Town of Kentwood Santa Claus, Kentwood Rotary, and for the Cajun 2 Step Firework, and for years to come.
Ronnie Harrell president of the zoning board to give the zoning board recommendation for Leon & Shelia Williams property located at 109 5th Street, requests property to be rezoned from R1, Single family Residential Detached to R4, Single-family Residential Conventional and Non-Conventional Residential.
A motion was offered by Paul Stewart, no second was given for approving the recommendation from zoning board for zoning change request from Leon & Shiela Williams, property located at 109 5th Street, requests property to be rezoned from R1, Single- family Residential Detached to R4, Single-family Residential Conventional and Non- Conventional Residential. Mr. Williams stated that he does not want 6-month variances for the mobile home. He would stay in the mobile home until he builds his house then he would move out and leave the mobile home to his children or grandchildren. The motion failed for lack of votes.
A motion was offered by Xavier Diamond, second by Jakoiya Wilkerson and unanimously carried to amend the agenda to discuss Mardi Gras.
A motion was offered by Michael Hall, second by Paul Stewart and unanimously carried to add the President of the North Tangipahoa Support Group to the agenda.
President Terrell Smith with the North Tangipahoa Support Group gave updates on the upcoming Mardi Gras Parade.
A motion was offered by Xavier Diamond, second by Jakoiya Wilkerson and unanimously carried to approve all vendor fees goes to the North Tangipahoa Support Group.
Mayor Gordon discussed with the council to appoint a committee to work on the ball park field.
A motion was offered by Paul Stewart, second by Michael Hall to amend the agenda to 4-Way Quick Stop.
A motion was offered by Jakoyia Wilkerson, second by Xavier Diamond and unanimously carried to add 4-Way Quick Stop to the agenda to discuss the ally way located behind the store. Mayor and Council discussed about donating the 20 feet to each store. 4-Way Quick Stop is trying to make his store a bigger area and needs the addition footage in the back.
A motion was offered by Micheal Hall, second by Xavier Diamond and unanimously carried to adjourn meeting.
Donnisha Alexander, Deputy Clerk Irma T. Gordon, Mayor
Cost of notice: $143.00