TOWN OF KENTWOOD November 6, 2025
REGULAR MEETING
The Town Council of the Town of Kentwood, Louisiana held its regular session on Thursday,
November 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 the opening prayer and Pledge of Allegiance.
The roll was called with the following results:
Present: Gary Callihan, Xavier Diamond (late), Michael Hall, Paul Stewart and Jakoiya Wilkerson.
Absent: None.
A motion was offered by Councilman Callihan, second by Councilman Hall and unanimously carried to
approve the minutes of our October 2 nd meeting.
Mayor Gordon informed the Council that the Financial Reports will be emailed to them.
A motion was offered by Councilman Callihan, second by Councilwoman Wilkerson and unanimously
carried to approve a Class A Liquor License for Beck’s Fried Chicken.
A motion was offered by Councilwoman Wilkerson, second by Councilman Stewart and unanimously
carried to approve the purchase of 2 cemetery plots for Emily Phelps (Kentwood) – Section 3, Lots 24 &
26, Plot C, in the amount of $1280/each.
A motion was offered by Councilman Callihan, second by Councilman Hall and unanimously carried to
approve the purchase of 2 cemetery plots for Michael and Tracey Phelps (Kentwood) – Section 3, Lots
27 & 28, Plot C, in the amount of $1280/each.
A motion was offered by Councilwoman Wilkerson, second by Councilman Stewart and unanimously
carried to approve the purchase of 2 cemetery plots for Reagan Phelps (Kentwood) – Section 3, Lots 29
& 30, Plot C, in the amount of $1280/each.
Councilman Diamond arrived.
There were no sealed bids received for the MLK Park Restroom or the North Tangi 1051 Park
Concession Stand.
A motion was offered by Councilwoman Wilkerson, second by Councilman Stewart and unanimously
carried to readvertise for bids.
A motion was offered by Councilman Hall, second by Councilman Stewart and unanimously carried to
approve Fire Chief Schrimsher’s recommendation to terminate Assistant Fire Chief Devin Mitchell,
effective October 7, 2025.
Councilman Diamond gave an update on the Kentwood Water System committee’s meeting.
A motion was offered by Councilman Hall, second by Councilman Diamond and unanimously carried to
set the 2026 Budget Hearing to December 22, 2026 for 5:00 p.m., with the Special meeting on the same
day to start at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Gordon asked the Board to amend the agenda.
A motion was offered by Councilman Diamond, second by Councilman Stewart and unanimously
carried to amend the agenda.
A motion was offered by Councilman Stewart, second by Councilwoman Wilkerson and unanimously
carried to add Darwin and Shameka Royal, owners of Royal Angels Anointed Hands to the agenda.
Mr. and Mrs. Royal informed everyone of their business, a new medical training college, that they
recently brought into the Town of Kentwood.
A motion was offered by Councilman Hall, second by Councilwoman Wilkerson and unanimously
carried to adjourn.
Fredrika M. Ruffin, Town Clerk Irma T. Gordon, Mayor