PUBLIC NOTICE

Minutes -

January 6, 2026

Council Meeting

City of Patterson, Louisiana

The Mayor and Council of the City of Patterson, Louisiana, met on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. The meeting was held at 6:00 p.m. in the council meeting room at 1314 Main Street.

There was no Public Hearing at tonight’s meeting.

Mayor Rodney Grogan called the meeting to order.

Pastor Keith Tayloe with Bethel Pentecostal Fellowship in Patterson led the invocation.

Councilmember Mamie Perry led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Midge Bourgeois, City Clerk, called the Roll. Councilmembers Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle were present. Council- member DeMale Bowden absent.

Councilmember Mamie Perry made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem, to dispense with the reading and approve the December 2, 2025, minutes. Councilmembers Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. DeMale Bow-den, Jr., absent.

Monica Mabile, Accounting Clerk, presents the monthly financial report to the council. She advised the council that the reports before them are the in- come statements for the General and Utility funds, along with the monthly breakdowns she prepares. These reports are for the month ending in November. There were no other questions. Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle made the motion to accept the monthly minutes, and Councilmember Miranda Weinbach seconded. Councilmembers Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. DeMale Bow-den, Jr., absent.

There were no Public Comments on any agenda item.

Patterson State Bank was recognized as the City of Patterson’s Community Spotlight. Keys to the city were presented to Mr. Billy Marin and Mr. Jason Watson. Mr. Marin shared the bank’s history, mentioning the founders and their contributions. Mr. Watson spoke on the bank’s commitment to local service and customer relationships.

Mayor Grogan presented Lt. James Carinhas a certificate and key to the city for his 35 years of dedicated service, honoring his impact and inspiring pride in community service.

Nastassia Smith with the Patterson Newage Civic Or- ganization is re- questing a permit for the Dr. Martin Luther King March on Monday, January 19, 2026, starting at New Salem Baptist Church and ending at 307 Martin Luther King. A motion was made by Councilmember Mamie Perry and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle to approve this permit. Councilmembers Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. DeMale Bow-den, Jr., absent.

Lenora Jones with Krewe of Ar- mani was requesting a permit for their annual Lundi Gras Parade and Block Party to be held on Monday, February 16, 2026. The parade will start at Patterson High School and end at Cypress Point Shopping Center. Chief Grogan gave permission for the block party to be held from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. A motion was made by Councilmember Ray Dewey and seconded by Councilmember Mamie Perry to approve this permit for the parade and the block party. Councilmembers Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. DeMale Bow-den, Jr., absent.

Councilmember Miranda Weinbach suggested revisiting the Community Center’s budget to support monthly meetings and fundraising events. Councilmember Weinbach stated that back around May 2025, it was discussed cutting the budget in half, but suggested that we continue to amend the budget to keep the Community Center open and hold monthly meetings with the board. They are discussing ideas for events and fundraisers to host at the Community Center. A motion was made by Councilmember Mamie Perry and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle to continue with the Community Center. Councilmembers Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. DeMale Bow-den, Jr., absent.

Monica Mabile, Accounting Clerk, explained the process of amending the budget to in- clude state funds for various projects. Mayor Grogan spoke about the funding we received from our Senator and Representative and explained the amounts and how these funds will be used. A motion was made by Councilmember Ray Dewey and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle to amend the budget. Mayor Grogan did rollcall. Councilmembers Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. DeMale Bow-den, Jr., absent.

A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle and seconded by Councilmember Miranda Weinback to adopt a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana De- partment of Veterans Affairs, FY 25-26. Council- members Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. DeMale Bow-den, Jr., absent.

Slade Sanders, Chairman of the Lower Atchafalaya Cultural District, recommended the appointment of three new board members: Jeremy Chesteen, Tempest Jackson, and Makenzie Marcel. The council accepted the recommendation of the three new board members.

Mayor Grogan stated that Mark Gowan, Eric Stewart, and Wendel Theriot will be re- turning to the Planning and Zoning Board. Cedric Wilson will be getting off the board. This board still needs two commissioners, per Mayor Grogan. If you know of anyone, please advise.

Sandra Turner, a board member of the Parks and Recreation Board, told the council that the following are still on the board: Terrance Johnson, Regina Leonard, Renee Stelly, C.L. Grogan, and herself. Mrs. Turner recommended adding Curtis Hillard to the board. The council accepted Mr. Curtis Hillard’s recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Board.

Mayor Grogan announced the Christmas Lighting Winners:

•Main Street

Festive: Dr. Eric Melancon

Inflatables: Heather Girard

Religious: Tim McCann

•South of Rail

Festive: Sean Mahfouz

Inflatables: Shannon Barrilleaux

Religious: Benjamin Miller

•Church Street to Black Kettle

Festive: Scott Hutton

Inflatables: Henry Moxley

Religioius: Kristen Sigue

•Red Cypress to Church St.

Festive: Nathan Broussard

Inflatables: Claudia Taylor

Religious: Sa- mantha Gowan

Mayor Grogan introduced and read the Resolutions of Respect honoring the late Michael Fontenet and Floyd Brown. Councilmember Mamie Perry made a motion to accept the Resolutions of Respect, seconded by Councilmember Ray Dewey. Councilmembers Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. DeMale Bow-den, Jr., absent.

Chief Grogan had no comments.

Steve Bierhorst had no comments.

Fire Chief Hutton advised the mayor and council that he is putting together the numbers to add a full-time employee to the fire department. Chief Hutton also advised the mayor that he still has not re- ceived any money from the parish.

Virgil Watson stated that he and Sharon Gillum, Water Plant Su- pervisor, spoke with LRWA, and they will help locate the leak.

Sharon Gillum, Water Plant Su- pervisor, explained to the council and public the reason for the recent boil water advisory.

Mrs. Beverly Domengeaux an- nounced that they are having a Mardi Gras Ball on January 24, 2026, from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m., in conjunction with AARP.

With no further business before the Mayor and Council, Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle motioned to adjourn, seconded by Councilmember Mamie Perry. The Council unanimously agreed.

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Rodney A. Grogan,

Mayor

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Midge Bourgeois,

City Clerk

Adv. Feb. 4, 2026