PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF MINDEN, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN
IN REGULAR SESSION HELD ON MAY 4, 2026
The Minden City Council met at City Hall in Minden, Louisiana, beginning at
6:00 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Nicholas A. Cox, District A
Councilman Carlton Buddy Myles, District B Councilman Levon Charlie Thomas,
District C Councilwoman Latasha Mitchell, and District E Councilman Andy
Pendergrass. Absence(s): District D Councilman Michael Roy.
Prayer: Levon Charlie Thomas
The prayer was offered by Levon Charlie Thomas.
Pledge: Latasha Mitchell
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Latasha Mitchell.
Call Meeting to Order
Welcome: Mayor Nick Cox
Mayor Cox welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Additions to Agenda
There were no additions to the agenda.
Public Comments
It is noted for the record that Mayor Cox allowed both council and public comments prior to every vote.
Adoption of Minutes
(1) Adopt Minutes of the Minden City Council Workshop Held on April 6, 2026
Andy Pendergrass moved to adopt the minutes of the Minden City Council
Workshop held on April 6, 2026, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Carlton Buddy Myles and the vote was unanimously in favor.
(2) Adopt Minutes of the Minden City Council Regular Session Held on April 6,
2026
Andy Pendergrass moved to adopt the minutes of the Minden City Council
Regular Session held on April 6, 2026, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by
Latasha Mitchell and the vote was unanimously in favor.
(3) Adopt Minutes of Minden City Council Special Session Held on April 13, 2026
Latasha Mitchell moved to adopt the minutes of the Minden City Council Special
Session held on April 13, 2026, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Andy
Pendergrass and the vote was unanimously in favor.
Resolutions
(4) Adopt Resolution - Authorizing Signatory Power to Sign Checks
Carlton Buddy Myles moved to adopt a Resolution Authorizing Mayor,
Nicholas A. Cox; Mayor Pro Tempore, Carlton Myles; City Clerk, Melaney Slack;
Assistant City Clerk, Elizabeth Campbell; and City Clerk Office Manager, Katrina
Oglesby to Sign Checks Drawn by this Municipal Corporation on Any Financial
Institution in Custody of City of Minden Funds, Effective upon Adoption, as presented.
The motion was duly seconded by Andy Pendergrass and the vote was unanimously in
favor.
(5) Adopt Resolution - Authorizing Mayor Cox to Execute an Agreement with the
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) for
Improvements at the Minden Airport
Carlton Buddy Myles moved to adopt a Resolution Authorizing Mayor Cox to
Execute an Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and
Development (LA DOTD) for Improvements at the Minden Airport, as presented. The
motion was duly seconded by Latasha Mitchell and the vote was unanimously in favor.
Authority to Advertise
(6) Authority to Advertise for Bids for the MNE Perimeter Fencing Phase I at the
Minden Airport
Andy Pendergrass moved to authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the
MNE Perimeter Fencing Phase I at the Minden Airport, as presented. The motion was
duly seconded by Carlton Buddy Myles and the vote was unanimously in favor.
Condemned Property
(7) Condemned Property - 505 South Street (District B) - Frank Gardner Estate
The following action was taken regarding condemned property:
Frank Garder Estate
c/o Chandra Dozier
P.O. Box 801824
Dallas, Texas 75380
505 South Street
Lot #12, Blk. 8, Harrell Hts. & Strip 6 x 40
ft. Adj. in SW/4 of NW/4 Sec. 27-19-9
(Formerly an Alley)
Chandra Dozier was present representing the property. She asked for more time to
rehabilitate the structure and clean the lot herself. Levon Charlie Thomas moved to
table this matter until the Minden City Council June 1, 2026, Regular Session. The
motion was duly seconded by Andy Pendergrass and the vote was as follows: Aye(s):
Levon Charlie Thomas, Latasha Mitchell, and Andy Pendergrass. Nay(s): Carlton
Buddy Myles. Abstention(s): None. Absence(s): Michael Roy. The motion carried.
(8) Condemned Property - 509 South Street (District B) - Chandra Dozier
The following action was taken regarding condemned property:
Chandra Dozier
P.O. Box 801824
Dallas, Texas 75380
509 South Street
Lot #10, Blk. 8, Harrell Hts. & Strip 6 x
40 ft. Adj. in SW/4 of NW/4 Sec. 27-19-9
(Formerly an Alley)
Chandra Dozier was present representing the property. She asked for more time to
rehabilitate the structure and clean the lot herself. Levon Charlie Thomas moved to
table this matter until the Minden City Council June 1, 2026, Regular Session. The
motion was duly seconded by Andy Pendergrass and the vote was as follows: Aye(s):
Levon Charlie Thomas and Andy Pendergrass. Nay(s): Carlton Buddy Myles and
Latasha Mitchell. Abstention(s): None. Absence(s): Michael Roy. Mayor Cox broke the
tie by casting an aye vote. The motion carried.
(9) Condemned Property - 511 South Street (District B) - Chandra Dozier
The following action was taken regarding condemned property:
Chandra Dozier
P.O. Box 801824
Dallas, Texas 75380
511 South Street
Lots #8 & 9, Blk. 8, Harrell Hts., Strip 6 x
80 ft. Adj. in SW/4 of NW/4 Sec. 27-19-9
(Formerly an Alley)
Chandra Dozier was present representing the property. She asked for more time to rehabilitate the structure and clean the lot herself. Levon Charlie Thomas moved to table this matter until the Minden City Council June 1, 2026, Regular Session. The motion was duly seconded by Andy Pendergrass and the vote was as follows: Aye(s):
Levon Charlie Thomas and Andy Pendergrass. Nay(s): Carlton Buddy Myles and
Latasha Mitchell. Abstention(s): None. Absence(s): Michael Roy. Mayor Cox broke the
tie by casting an aye vote. The motion carried.
(10)Condemned Property - 507 South Street (District B) - Tobe Oliver Estate
The following action was taken regarding condemned property:
Tobe Oliver Estate
c/o Barbara Eason
5108 S. Hampton Road, Apt. 29 H
Dallas, Texas 75232
507 South Street
Lot #11, Blk. 8, Harrell Hts. & Strip 6 x 40
ft. Adj. in SW/4 of NW/4 Sec. 27-19-9
(Formerly an Alley)
Before the Regular Session began, Barbara Eason contacted Carlton Buddy
Myles to ask for more time to demolish or rehabilitate the structure and clean the lot
herself. Carlton Buddy Myles moved to authorize Mayor Cox to issue an order
declaring the property condemned and further order the demolition or rehabilitation of
any structures located thereon and the cleaning of the lot within 180 days of May 4, 2026.
The motion was duly seconded by Andy Pendergrass and the vote was unanimously in
favor.
Reports
(11)Budget/Financial Report for March 2026
City Clerk Melaney Slack presented the Budget/Financial Report for the month of
March 2026. No motion was required.
(12)Fire Report for April 2026
Assistant Fire Chief Ronnie Chreene presented the Fire Report for the month of
April 2026. No motion was required.
(13)Police Report for March 2026
Carlton Buddy Myles moved to accept the Police Report for the month of March 2026, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Levon Charlie Thomas and the vote was unanimously in favor.
Adjournment
Announcements and council comments were heard. The meeting was then adjourned.
Nicholas A. Cox, Mayor
ATTEST:
Melaney Slack, City Clerk
May 13, 2026
Minden Press-Herald