Shreveport Focus SB/The Inquisitor
November 14, 2025
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BLANCHARD MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025 - 6:00 P.M.
Present: Mayor Galambos, Alderpersons Lee, Fuller, Guin, Presley, Roberts, Candy Foshee, Town Clerk, Maggie Phillips
Absent: Chief Allen, Attorney Joseph
Mayor Galambos called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by guin
Invocation given by Lee
Questions and Statements of Citizens: Joshua Ewing, Shawn Fertenbaugh and Marie Hamilton were present and addressed the council regarding an abandoned property on West Daughtery, the spate of recent line breaks and water outages and water bill. Their questions and concerns were addressed and we will be in contact with them regarding these matters.
Motion made by Fuller, seconded by Lee to approve the minutes of Regular Meeting September 9, 2025 and Special Meeting September 18, 2025. All voted yea.
OLD BUSINESS
NONE
NEW BUSINESS
Introduction of Ordinance 8 of 2025 – An Ordinance to Enlarge the Boundaries of the Town of
Blanchard to Include a 0.210 Acre Tract of Land, more or less, located in Section 31, Township 19 North, Range 14 West, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, and otherwise providing with respect thereto (Jo Anis Burnham Christmann)
Mayor Galambos introduced Ordinance 3 of 2024 by title only.
Discussion and vote on new rental policy for Blanchard Town Hall
Discussion was had regarding the new rental policy for Blanchard Town Hall, but no vote was taken. It will be addressed at a future council meeting.
Discussion and vote on new water leak policy
Discussion was had regarding the new water leak policy but no vote was taken. The policy will be addressed at a future council meeting.
Update from Curtis Joseph regarding Lakeview contract
Discussion was had regarding the Lakeview contract but no vote was taken. Updates will be addressed at a future council meeting.
Update on property standards
Two houses located on West Garfield have been condemned. Attorney Dominick is in the process of notifying the owners and a public hearing will be held at a later date. After the public hearing, bids will be taken to demolish the houses.
The owners of a third house on West Garfield have contacted Attorney Dominick and the owners are going to demolish the house within the next thirty days.
Update on 1 North Adventure Trail bike park
A new banner has been placed at the entrance to the park. Construction will begin on a new asphalt parking lot and also construction of new trails.
Update on new businesses in Blanchard
A Waffle house is set for construction on the lot next to Autozone. The corner lot across from Healthcare Express is future home of a steak and seafood restaurant. A RaceTrac Market/gas station is set for construction on Hwy. 1 south of I49 in the near future. At the corner of Roy Road and Northwood South, construction has already begun on Corridor Office Park and Corridor Market Place.
September 2025 Financials to be emailed when completed
September financials will be emailed when completed.
Report From:
Perry Fuller, Utility Manager – No meter sets in September, 95 on the cut off list, 743 locates with forty per cent physically marked.
Gerald Allen, Chief Of Police – Chief Allen was absent but his report was no complaints of physical force of officers in the month of September.
Comments By The Mayor – The Saturday Community Night at Northwood High School on October 11 was a great success – there were approximately 25 vendors, food truck, a car show, Caddo Parish Fire District #1 with several units, Life Air Rescue helicopter was on site, Caddo Parish Sheriff’s office were there offering fingerprinting for children, and brought their SWAT truck and auxiliary units, Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries came out and educated people on what they do. Plans are in motion for the next market on November 8 at Northwood High School from 9 to 2 and for Small Town Christmas Saturday, December 13, 2025 which will start with a parade, free events for the kids, and Santa Claus to be held at The Well at First Baptist Church of Blanchard. Please make plans to attend these events!
Maggie Phillips will more than likely not be at our next meeting on November 11 as her due date is November 17. We all wish her the best and will see her at the January meeting.
There being no further business, Fuller made motion to adjourn, seconded by Roberts. All voted yea.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:33 p.m.
Jim Galambos, Mayor Candy Foshee, Town Clerk