CITY OF SPRINGHILL

MINUTES

The Board of Aldermen of the City of Springhill, Louisiana met in regular session in the Council Chambers at Springhill City Hall on Monday, April 13, 2026 at 5:00 P.M with Mayor W. Ray Huddleston presiding.

PRESENT: Dimettera Frazier, Dennis Smith, Mike Whitlock, and Derek Melancon, Aldermen.

ABSENT: Alderman Stacey Willard.

Mayor W. Ray Huddleston called the meeting to order.

Alderman Mike Whitlock opened the meeting with Prayer.

Mayor W. Ray Huddleston led the Pledge of Allegiance.

MOTION was made by Derek Melancon, seconded by Dennis Smith to adopt the minutes from the last regular meeting held on Monday, March 9, 2026.

MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION was made by Dennis Smith, seconded by Mike Whitlock to approve the financial statement for March 2026.

MOTION CARRIED.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None.

OLD BUSINESS: None.

MOTION was made by Dimettera Frazier, seconded by Derek Melancon to Adopt a Proclamation for April 2026 for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION was made by Derek Melancon, seconded by Dennis Smith to approve the list of utility write-offs for the first quarter of 2026 in the amount of $5, 892.10.

MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION was made by Dimettera Frazier, seconded by Mike Whitlock to authorize the Mayor to proceed with the LA DOTD Tap Grant.

MOTION CARRIED.

The next item of business were two quotes for the Springhill City Court Air Conditioner Unit. The first quote was from Arkla Air in the amount of $15,179.00 and the second quote was from Webster HVAC and Electric in the amount of $9,907.00.

MOTION was made by Derek Melancon, seconded by Dennis Smith to go with the low quote from Webster HVAC and Electric in the amount of $9,907.00.

MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION was made by Derek Melancon, seconded by Mike Whitlock to authorize payment of the March 2026 monthly vendor bills totaling $242,143.77.

MOTION CARRIED.

Announcements: Alderman Derek Melaoncon announced that the Springhill Medical Center was welcoming their new CEO Robert Peltzer in May 2026 who is replacing the current one who is retiring.

Alderman Dimettera Frazier wanted to congratulate the Springhill North Webster Chamber of Commerce for their outstanding banquet held on April 9, 2026. It was a great turn out and enjoyed by everyone in attendance. Amber Cobb did an outstanding job.

Alderman Mike Whitlock also mentioned that the Pineywoods Jamboree was another great success with lots of new people in attendance.

Meeting Adjourned.

Shelli Malone, LMMC

City Clerk

W. Ray Huddleston

Mayor

May 13, 2026

Minden Press-Herald