The Town Council of the Town of Kentwood, Louisiana held its regular session on Thursday, October
3, 2024 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, Michael Hall, Paul Stewart, Jakoiya Wilkerson
Absent: Xavier Diamond
Councilman Diamond arrived at 6:10 p.m.
A motion was offered by Councilman Callihan, second by Councilman Hall and unanimously carried to
approve the minutes of last month’s regular meeting.
Financial Reports were emailed to the Council Members.
Mr. Henry Powell, Cadence Insurance, presented medical insurance renewal rates and informed the
Council of the rate increase. The Town will get back with Mr. Powell, with a decision by Nov. 5 th.
Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Gerald Sticker, introduced himself to the Elected Officials and Public.
Mrs. Emma Gibbs requested a waiver to move a mobile home from one location to another location on
her property, in order to bring a new mobile home on her property.
A motion was offered by Councilman Diamond, second by Councilwoman Wilkerson and unanimously
carried approve Ms. Gibbs’ waiver to move the mobile home, contingent upon the complete demolition
of the old mobile home.
Mr. Leslie B. Ponder was absent. Attorney Simpson informed everyone that Mr. Ponder already has
access to his property so the Town will not have to give him access.
Mayor Gordon presented some potential rules and regulations for future trail rides to the Council
members. She asked they look over them with any changes or suggestions for the November Town
meeting.
Mr. Barry “BJ” Couvillon, Jr., Entergy Customer Service Manager, could not make the meeting.
A motion was offered by Councilwoman Wilkerson, second by Councilman Hall, and unanimously
carried to adjourn.
Fredrika M. Ruffin, Town Clerk Irma T. Gordon, Mayor