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City of Lake Charles
Meeting Minutes
City Council
5:30 PM
Council Chambers
at City Hall
Wednesday,
November 19, 2025
AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 19, 2025 TO BE TAKEN UP IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION NO. 150 97, RULES FOR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA
CALL TO ORDER President Marks, presiding
INVOCATION Matt Young
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Craig Marks
As a point of personal privilege, Mayor Marshall J. Simien, Jr., presented a proclamation to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority in honor of their 70th Anniversary. Mrs. Zelda Fry, current President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority accepted the proclamation.
Mr. Marks stated that Item 1 was being deferred to December 3, 2025 and Item 8 was being deferred to January 21, 2026.
ROLL CALL
Stuart Weatherford, Matt Young, President or Presiding Officer Craig Marks, Ronnie Harvey Jr., Donald W. Fondel, Tommy M. Bilbo Jr., and Matthew Vezinot
Present: 7
Absent: 0
Also present were Mayor Marshall J. Simien, Jr., Corey Rubin., Assistant City Attorney, John Cardone, City Administrator and Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 5, 2025
A motion was made that this item be approve the minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 7
Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot
Against: 0
Absent: 0
485 25
A resolution authorizing the City of Lake Charles to advertise to receive sealed bids for Project No. CP3427 Wastewater Treatment Plant B/C Sludge Processing Improvements.
Mr. Marks requested to waive the rules to add two items to the agenda and read in the title of a resolution authorizing the City of Lake Charles to advertise to receive sealed bids for Project No. CP3427 Wastewater Treatment Plant B/C Sludge Processing Improvements and the companion ordinance. He stated these two items would need unanimous consent to add them to the agenda. The council voted as follows to waive the rules and add both items to the agenda.
A motion was made by Mr. Marks to waive the rules to add this item on the Consent Agenda.
For: 7
Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot
Against: 0
Absent: 0
Enactment No: 232 25
486 25
An ordinance accepting the lowest responsible bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for Project No. CP3427 Wastewater Treatment Plant B/C Sludge Processing Improvements.
A motion was made by Mr. Marks to waive the rules to add this item to the agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 7
Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot
Against: 0
Absent: 0
APPOINTMENTS
1. 405 25
An ordinance accepting the lowest responsible bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for Project No. CP3414 Southwest WTP Back Up Power Improvements.
This item was deferred at the beginning of the meeting until the December 3, 2025 regular council meeting.
2. 428 25
An ordinance accepting the lowest responsible bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement to purchase one (1) new Rear Loader Refuse Truck, for use by the Public Works Department, Solid Waste Trash Division.
Mr. Harvey was appointed chairman.
3. 429 25
An ordinance accepting the lowest responsible bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement to purchase one (1) new Three Wheel Sweeper, for use by the Public Works Department, Streets Division.
Mr. Bilbo, Jr. was appointed chairman.
4. 430 25
An ordinance accepting the lowest responsible bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement to purchase one (1) new 6 Yard Dump Truck, for use by the Public Works Department, Grounds Maintenance Division.
Mr. Young was appointed chairman.
5. 431 25
An ordinance accepting the lowest responsible bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement to purchase one (1) new Four Wheel Sweeper, for use by the Public Works Department, Grounds Maintenance Division.
Mr. Vezinot was appointed chairman.
6. 432 25
An ordinance accepting the lowest responsible bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement to purchase traffic control products under a twelve (12) month contract with the option to renew for an additional twelve (12) months for use by the Public Works Department, Communications and Traffic Division.
Mr. Marks was appointed chairman.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. 479 25
Public hearing and consideration on alteration of shoreline of Calcasieu River to install timber deck and covered boat slips, and remove and replace existing damaged bulkhead by installing riprap and fill for bankline stabilization at 20 River Road.
A motion was made that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 7
Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot
Against: 0
Absent: 0
Enactment No: 230 25
8. 334 25
An ordinance ordering demolition and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for demolition of a structure located at 3023 General Twining, Gertrude Ann Savoy and George Watkin Savoy (Estate), owners.
This item was deferred at the beginning of the meeting until the January 21, 2026 regular council meeting.
ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ACTION
9. 458 25
An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement with Motorola Solutions for the purchase of seventy (70) APX N70XE mobile radios for use by the Lake Charles Fire Department, utilizing Ascension Parish Contract No. 51022.
A motion was made that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 7
Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot
Against: 0
Absent: 0
Enactment No: 20422
10. 459 25
An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into a professional services agreement with Allied Universal to provide comprehensive security detail coverages for City Hall, the Transit Division Building, the Downtown/Lakefront and other buildings as needed.
A motion was made by President Marks, seconded by Ronnie Harvey Jr., that this item be Deferred. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 7
Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot
Against: 0
Absent: 0
11. 482 25
Introduction and final action of an ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Treasury relative to a line item appropriation contained in Act 461 of 2025 RLS for the Prien Lake Road Pedestrian Bridge over Contraband Bayou.
Corey Rubin, Assistant City Attorney, requested that City Engineer, Herman Stevens, III read the item into the record, and stated that the emergency nature of the request was to prevent the loss of funding. Mr. Weatherford stated that he wanted to acknowledge and thank State Senator Jeremy Stine for his efforts in securing funding for the project and highlighted the projects necessity. Mayor Marshall J. Simien, Jr. also voiced his concerns for pedestrians walking to and from their jobs with most casino workers being required to wear black attire and not being very visible at night.
A motion was made that this item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 7
Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot
Against: 0
Absent: 0
Enactment No: 20423
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS MAY BE ADOPTED BY CONSENT
12. 480 25
A resolution accepting Project No. CP3376 Chennault AFB 12 Water Loop as substantially complete and authorizing the advertising of the 45 day lien period.
Enactment No: 231 25
12a. 485 25
A resolution authorizing the City of Lake Charles to advertise to receive sealed bids for Project No. CP3427 Wastewater Treatment Plant B/C Sludge Processing Improvements.
This item was adopted on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 232 25
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made including all the preceding items marked as having been adopted on the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 7
Weatherford, Young, Marks, Harvey Jr., Fondel, Bilbo Jr., and Vezinot
Against: 0
Absent: 0
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES ARE FOR INTRODUCTION BY CONSENT AND WILL BE READ INTO THE RECORD THE DAY FOLLOWING THIS MEETING AT 9:00A.M. IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN CITY HALL
13. 369 25
An ordinance amending Section 24 5 307.1(5)(A)(1)(i) of the Lake Charles Zoning Ordinance relative to Nellie Lutcher District Overlay Standards.
Introduced as read into the record on the consent agenda by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council.
14. 481 25
An ordinance authorizing the settlement of a claim against the City of Lake Charles in the suit styled Asa Meche v. Union Carbide Corporation, et al., Docket No. 2024 4641, Division G, on the docket of the 14th Judicial District Court, Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana.
Introduced as read into the record on the consent agenda by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council.
15. 483 25
An ordinance amending Section 12 15.3 of the City of Lake Charles Code of Ordinances relative to Permitted Uses.
Introduced as read into the record on the consent agenda by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council.
15a. 486 25
An ordinance accepting the lowest responsible bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for Project No. CP3427 Wastewater Treatment Plant B/C Sludge Processing Improvements.
Introduced as read into the record on the consent agenda by Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 5:50 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on December 3, 2025.
I, RENEE P. DEVILLE, do hereby certify that I am the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the Council of the City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
I further certify that the above and foregoing constitutes a true and correct draft of the Minutes of a meeting of the City Council of said City, held on the 19th day of November, 2025.
WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my official signature and impressed hereon the official seal of said City, this 26th day of November, 2025.
s/Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council.
I, RENEE P. DEVILLE, do hereby certify that I am the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the Council of the City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
I further certify that the above and foregoing constitutes a true and correct copy of the Ordinances adopted at a meeting of the City Council of said city held on the 19th day of November, 2025.
WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my official signature and impressed upon the official seal of said City, this 26th day of November, 2025.
s/Renee P. DeVille, Clerk of the Council.
The City of Lake Charles fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Americans with Disabilities Act, and related statutes, executive orders, and regulations in all programs and activities. The City operates without regard to race, color, or national origin. Any person who believes him/herself or any specific class of persons, to be subjected to discrimination prohibited by Title VI and/or Americans with Disabilities Act may by him/herself or by representative file a written complaint with the City of Lake Charles. The Citys Title VI Coordinator/ADA Coordinator may be reached by phone at (337) 491 1440, the Mayors Action Line at (337) 491 1346, or contact the appropriate Department Head.
Ordinance No: 20422
An ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement with Motorola Solutions for the purchase of seventy (70) APX N70XE mobile radios for use by the Lake Charles Fire Department, utilizing Ascension Parish Contract No. 51022.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that:
SECTION 1: The Mayor of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Motorola Solutions for the purchase of seventy (70) APX N70XE mobile radios for use by the Lake Charles Fire Department, utilizing Ascension Parish Contract No. 51022.
SECTION 2: The Mayor is further authorized to include any provisions in any agreement which he deems necessary to protect the interests of the City and to pay the agreed amount from the appropriate City funds.
I, Renee P. DeVille, certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance number 20422 passed by the City Council on 11/19/2025.
Ordinance No: 20423
Introduction and final action of an ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Treasury relative to a line item appropriation contained in Act 461 of 2025 RLS for the Prien Lake Road Pedestrian Bridge over Contraband Bayou.
WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 14(C) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivision or political corporations may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private association, corporation or individual; and
WHEREAS, Act 461 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session (2025 RLS) of the Louisiana Legislature, which was adopted in accordance with Article VII, Section 10, of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana, is the appropriation for the expenditure of State funds, and said Act 461 of the 2025 RLS contains a line item appropriation within the Agencys budget for the benefit of the City of Lake Charles of which the sum of five hundred thousand and 00/100 ($500,000.00) dollars has been allocated for the Prien Lake Road Pedestrian Bridge over Contraband Bayou.
WHEREAS, the public purpose is to provide a new pedestrian infrastructure which will make it safer for pedestrians to cross over the Contraband Bayou on Prien Lake Road, within the City of Lake Charles.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that:
SECTION 1: The Mayor, on behalf of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is hereby authorized to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Treasury for the line item appropriation authorized in Act 461 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature for the Prien Lake Road Pedestrian Bridge over Contraband Bayou.
SECTION 2: The Mayor is further authorized to include any provisions in any agreement which he deems necessary to protect the interests of the City, and to pay the agreed amount from the appropriate City funds.
I, Renee P. DeVille, certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance number 20423 passed by the City Council on 11/19/2025.
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