TOWN OF KENTWOOD February 6, 2025
REGULAR MEETING
The Town Council of the Town of Kentwood, Louisiana held its regular session on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 6:00 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.
A motion was offered by Councilman Hall, second by Councilman Diamond and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of last month meeting.
Financial Reports will be emailed to the Council Members.
Jessica C. Ledet, introduced herself and announce her candidacy for Juvenile Court Judge.
A motion was offered by Councilman Callihan, second by Councilman Hall and unanimously carried to approve the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire FYE 12.31.24.
A motion was offered by Councilman Callihan, second by Councilman Diamond and unanimously carried to adopt the Resolution approving Council Meeting dates for 2024.
A motion was offered by Councilman Hall, second by Councilwoman Wilkerson and unanimously carried to adopt Resolutions approving the filing and appointing of the Mayor as agent of the Town of Kentwood to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including but not limited to applications for the 2025 grants; LGAP, Highway Enrichment Program, Local Road Safety Program, Delta Regional Authority, Federal Appropriations, CWEF, Recreational Trails, Capital Outlay, USDA Rural Development, Land and Water Conservation Fund and LCDBG.
A motion was offered by Councilwoman Wilkerson, second by Councilman Diamond and unanimously carried to set the date and time for Love the Boot Week 2025 to April 5th, at 8:00 a.m.
Mayor Gordon informed everyone that the Kentwood High School Baseball will be using our baseball field for 2025. Their first game is February 17th.
There were no sealed bids for the Surplus Property items at the Nursing Home.
A motion was offered by Councilman Callihan, second by Councilwoman Wilkerson and unanimously carried to approve Fire Chief Griffith’s recommendation to accept the Resignation of James Schrimsher as a firefighter, effective 12/31/2024.
A motion was offered by Councilman Hall, second by Councilman Callihan and unanimously carried to approve Fire Chief Griffith’s recommendation to hire Rachel Passman as a full-time fire fighter, at $11/hour.
A motion was offered by Councilman Callihan, second by Councilman Diamond and unanimously carried to approve Fire Chief Griffith’s recommendation to hire Lisa Neyland as a part-time secretary for the fire department, at $9.75/hr.
Chief Kazerooni requested that his two recommendations for new hires be removed from the agenda because they already found employment elsewhere.
A motion was offered by Councilman Diamond, second by Councilwoman Wilkerson and unanimously carried to not impose any further penalties on Da Vibe and approve its Occupational, Beer, and Liquor License Renewals for 2025.
A motion was offered by Councilman Hall, second by Councilman Callihan and unanimously carried to approve the Liquor License Renewal for 2025, incomplete applications or applications not received, will not be approved. The following was approved: Circle K
The Board discussed the parking of all town vehicles for each department.
A motion was offered by Councilman Callihan, second by Councilman Diamond, and unanimously carried to adjourn.
Fredrika M. Ruffin, Town Clerk Irma T. Gordon, Mayor
Cost of notice: $ 93.50