TOWN OF KENTWOOD March 5, 2026

REGULAR MEETING

The Town Council of the Town of Kentwood, Louisiana held its regular session on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:00 P.M., at the Kentwood City Hall with Mayor Irma T. Gordon presiding. Mayor Gordon called the meeting to order following the opening prayer and Pledge of Allegiance.

The roll was called with the following results:

Present: Gary Callihan, Michael Hall, and Jakoiya Wilkerson.

Absent: Xavier Diamond and Paul Stewart.

A motion was offered by Councilman Hall, second by Councilman Callihan and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of our January’s special meeting.

A motion was offered by Councilwoman Wilkerson, second by Councilman Hall and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of last month’s regular meeting.

Financial Reports will be emailed to the Council members.

Schynell Thomas discussed the “Journey to Change” event that will be on March 8, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. She explained this event will help support the youth and families in the Community.

A motion was offered by Councilman Callihan, second by Councilman Hall and unanimously carried to approve and accept the donation of a 2017 White Dodge Charger (VIN: 2C3CDXAT3HH525956) from the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office.

A motion was offered by Councilwoman Wilkerson, second by Councilman Callihan and unanimously carried to approve the Municipal Water Pollution Prevention (MWPP) Resolution.

A motion was offered by Councilman Callihan, second by Councilwoman Wilkerson and unanimously carried to approve Fire Chief Schrimsher’s recommendation to hire Ashton C. Foreman, as a part-time fire fighter, at a rate of $9.75/hr.

A motion was offered by Councilman Callihan to approve the Fire Dept’s request to purchase a vehicle for $5,000. The motion failed for lack of a second.

A motion was offered by Councilman Callihan, second by Councilman Hall and unanimously carried to approve the VFW’s 2026 renewal licenses for occupational, Class A Beer & Liquor.

A motion was offered by Councilwoman Wilkerson, second by Councilman Hall, and unanimously carried to approve the Maintenance Dept’s request to purchase 2 lawn mowers @ $10,719.00 each.

Mayor Walter Daniels discussed the proposed Regional Waste Water System for North Tangi Municipalities.

The sealed bids on the Police Department Surplus vehicles were opened with the following results:

2009 Chevy Tahoe VIN:1GNEC03059R189091 $1,500.00

LaQuinton Hayes $1700.00

2011 Nissan Altima VIN: 1N4AL2AP0BN476716 $1,000.00

Aspen Aldama $1500.00

Renigo Coleman $1300.00

LaQuinton Hayes $1200.00

There were no sealed bids received on the 2008 Ford Crown Vic (VIN:2FAFP71V38X140572).

A motion was offered by Councilwoman Wilkerson, second by Councilman Callihan and unanimously carried to award the bids to the highest bidders for the 2009 Chevy Tahoe and the 2011 Nissan Altima and to re-advertise the 2008 Ford Crown Vic.

The sealed bids on the Maintenance Department Surplus vehicles were opened with the following results:

2001 Chevy Impala VIN: 2GIWF52E719289280 $500.00

LaQuinton Hayes $1,000.00

2003 Ford Truck VIN: 1FTWF32S43ED00589 $1000.00

Thompson Electric $1,526.76

Denise Brumfield $1,500.00

There were no sealed bids received on the 1999 Dodge Ram, 2001 Dodge Ram, Chevy Van, or the 2012 Ford Expedition.

A motion was offered by Councilman Hall, second by Councilwoman Wilkerson and unanimously carried to award the bid for the 2001 Chevy Impala to LaQuinton Hayes.

A motion was offered by Councilman Hall, second by Councilman Callihan and unanimously carried to award the bid for the 2003 Ford Truck to Thompson Electric.

The Review Board recommended that Shaw Electrical Services update their proposals for the MLK Restroom Facilities and the North Tangi 1051 Park New Concession Stand and Restrooms.

A motion was offered by Councilman Callihan, second by Councilman Hall and unanimously carried to approve the Review Board’s recommendation and allowing Shaw Electrical Services 7 days to update their proposals for both parks.

A motion was offered by Councilman Callihan, second by Councilwoman Wilkerson and unanimously carried to approve the advertisement of the installation of electrical at the Parks.

A motion was offered by Councilman Hall, second by Councilman Callihan and unanimously carried to table the discussion of the sale of the Town’s 40 acres located on Hwy. 51, to the Clemons family, until the April 2026 meeting.

John Davenport from Central Pipe Supply was not present to discuss their metering system.

A motion was offered by Councilman Callihan, second by Councilwoman Wilkerson and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting.

Fredrika M. Ruffin, Town Clerk Irma T. Gordon, Mayor

Cost of notice: $90.20