Gonzales Weekly Citizen
July 2, 2026
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCILOF THE CITY OF GONZALES, STATE OF LOUISIANA,TAKEN ON MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026, 5:30 P.M.,AT CITY HALL, 120 S. IRMA BLVD, GONZALES, LA 70737.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Timothy Tim Riley, Mayor Councilman Eddie Williams, Jr.Councilman Tyler Turner Councilman Kirk BoudreauxCouncilwoman Terri Lambert Councilwoman Cynthia Gray-James
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT:
Anthony Keller, City Clerk Chief Sherman Jackson, Gonzales PDAllen V. Davis, City Attorney Terri Delatorre, Administrative Secretary
Motion by Councilwoman Terri Lambert, seconded by Councilman Tyler Turner, to amend the agenda to include Item No. 9: a Special Event Permit Application submitted by Sam Nafel of EZ Sports, requesting approval to conduct a Back to School Sale at 105 W. Cornerview St., Suite B, from July 10, 2026, through August 10, 2026, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
YEAS: Councilman Tyler Turner, Councilwoman Terri Lambert, Councilman Eddie Williams, Jr.,Councilman Kirk Boudreaux, Councilwoman Cynthia Gray-James
NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE
Motion by Councilman Eddie Williams, Jr., seconded by Councilman Tyler Turner, to approve the minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council taken on Monday, May 11, 2026.
YEAS: Councilman Tyler Turner, Councilwoman Terri Lambert, Councilman Eddie Williams, Jr.,Councilman Kirk Boudreaux, Councilwoman Cynthia Gray-James
NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE
Motion by Councilman Eddie Williams, Jr., seconded by Councilman Tyler Turner, to approve the minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council taken on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
YEAS: Councilman Tyler Turner, Councilwoman Terri Lambert, Councilman Eddie Williams, Jr.,Councilman Kirk Boudreaux, Councilwoman Cynthia Gray-James
NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE
Motion by Councilman Eddie Williams, Jr., seconded by Councilman Tyler Turner, to approve the minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council taken on Monday, June 8, 2026.
YEAS: Councilman Tyler Turner, Councilwoman Terri Lambert, Councilman Eddie Williams, Jr.,Councilman Kirk Boudreaux, Councilwoman Cynthia Gray-James
NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE
Motion by Councilman Tyler Turner, seconded by Councilman Eddie Williams, Jr., to approve the Special Event Permit for Sam Nafel of EZ Sports to conduct a Back to School Sale at 105 W. Cornerview St., Suite B, from July 10, 2026, through August 10, 2026, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
YEAS: Councilman Tyler Turner, Councilwoman Terri Lambert, Councilman Eddie Williams, Jr.,Councilman Kirk Boudreaux, Councilwoman Cynthia Gray-James
NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE
Motion by Councilman Tyler Turner, seconded by Councilman Eddie Williams, Jr., to approve the following Gonzales Police Dept. items as surplus:
- Glock Model G45, Serial No. BLBF077 - purchase by FOP for retiree
- Five L3 Eotech weapon sights, Serial Nos. A0575126, 344909, 183849, 183835, 183850 end of service life
- Aimpoint Micro T-2 weapon sight, Serial No. W3915765 end of service life
- Three Mavic 2 Enterprise UAVs, Serial Nos. 298DG7PR0151VP, 298DG7PRO1SPPB, 2018AP4678 end of service/software no longer supported
YEAS: Councilman Tyler Turner, Councilwoman Terri Lambert, Councilman Eddie Williams, Jr.,Councilman Kirk Boudreaux, Councilwoman Cynthia Gray-James
NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE
Motion by Councilman Eddie Williams, Jr., seconded by Councilman Kirk Boudreaux, to approve the following vehicles as surplus:
- 2018 Ford F150 Serial No. 1FTEW1E54JFC39385 Fire Dept.
- 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe Serial No. 1GNLC2E00BR362991 Fire Dept.
- 2013 Ford Explorer Serial No. 1FM5K7B88DGB07933 Police Dept.
- 2015 Ford Expedition Serial No. 1FMJU1FT5FEF44940 Police Dept.
- 2015 Ford F150 Serial No. 1FTMF1CP5FKD62157 Recreation Dept.
- 2011 Ford F150 Serial No. 1FTFW1CF7BFB71794 Recreation Dept.
- 2008 Ford F150 Serial No. 1FTRX12W28FA63104 Recreation Dept.
- 2010 International Grappler Truck Serial No. 1HTMMAAN5AH245839 Sanitation Dept.
- 2012 International Grappler Truck Serial No. 3HAMMAAN1CL052486 Sanitation Dept.
YEAS: Councilman Tyler Turner, Councilwoman Terri Lambert, Councilman Eddie Williams, Jr.,Councilman Kirk Boudreaux, Councilwoman Cynthia Gray-James
NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE
A Public Hearing will be held at 5:30 pm, on Monday, July 13, 2026, at City Hall, 120 S. Irma Blvd., Gonzales, to consider adoption of the 2026 millage rates.
Council questioned administration on why budgeted salaries were not reduced pursuant to amendment to the General Fund Budget on May 26, 2026. The administration advised that council approved three separate line items, none of which concerned salaries, and those three line items were adjusted in the approved final General Fund Budget. Councilwoman Terri Lambert and Councilwoman Cynthia Gray-James expressed their disapproval and a brief discussion was had without action being taken.
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Meeting was adjourned.
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Timothy Tim Riley, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Anthony Keller, City Clerk
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