VILLAGE OF ROSEDALE
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Board of Aldermen
May 12, 2026
North Iberville Community Center
Mayor Alexander called the May 12, 2026 regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Present: Mayor Dana N. Alexander, presiding, Alderman Carroll Devillier, Alderwoman Rita Lynn Major, and Alderwoman Catrina Northern. Support staff members present were Attorney Jerry Guillot, Clerk Courtney Bourgoyne, Fire Chief Danny Gantt, Police Chief Mike Sparks, Assistant Police Chief Chris Couty, Public Works Director Kim Patin, and Deputy Clerk Brandy Martin.
Absent: None
Rosedale resident Adrien Pryer led those present in prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Alderwoman Rita Lynn Major.
Approval of Minutes
a. Alderman Devillier made a motion, seconded by Alderwoman Major and unanimously approved to accept the minutes of the April 14, 2026 regular meeting as presented.
Financial Reports
a. Alderman Devillier made a motion, seconded by Alderwoman Northern and unanimously approved to accept the March financial statement as presented, including budget actual comparison, and showing a balance in all accounts combined of $5,575,705.03.
Announcements
a. Rosedale resident Mark James announced he will host the 2nd Annual Rosedale Employee Appreciation Lunch on June 27, 2026.
b. Alderman Carroll Devillier announced that Low Income Utility Assistance would be held at North Iberville Community Center May 12-13, 2026. He also announced that commodities will be distributed Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at the North Iberville Community Center.
Public Hearing on Proposed Ordinances
Mayor Alexander opened a public hearing on the following ordinance.
a. Abandon Bryan Street right of way
Rosedale resident Nick Vosburg asked if the Mayor heard from the auditors regarding the Bryan Street right of way property. Mayor Alexander repsponded that she had.
Mayor Alexander closed the public hearing.
New Business
a. Alderman Devillier made a motion, seconded by Alderwoman Major and unanimously approved to adopt a resolution declaring the 1956 Ford F-600 fire truck surplus property, with a minimum acceptable price of $500.00.
Old Business
a. Project Updates Mayor Dana Alexander
- Bids were received for the Veterans Memorial Project Drainage. The lowest bid submitted was Grady Crawford Construction Co. in the amount of $91,728.00
- Bids were received for the Depot Park Improvements. The lowest bid submitted was Brian Torres Builders, INC. in the amount of $22,435.00.
b. Adopt Ordinance Abandon Bryan Street right of way
Alderman Devillier made a motion, seconded by Alderwoman Major and unanimously approved to revoke and set aside the dedication of Bryan Street as abandoned and no longer needed for a public purpose and to provide for related matters.
Reports
a. Fire Department Chief Danny Gantt
- Responded to 21 calls in April.
- Ongoing training continues.
- Several new volunteers have joined the department.
b. Police Department Chief Mike Sparks/Asst. Chief Chris Couty
- Chief Sparks congratulated Asst. Chief Couty on his promotion to detective with the Iberville Parish Sheriffs Office.
- Asst. Chief Couty reported on the flock cameras being installed in the area and explained their purpose.
c. Public Works Department Public Works Director Kim Patin
- The issue with the water system over the past weekend has been addressed and continues to be monitored.
d. Attorneys Report Jerry Guillot
- The ordinance adopted tonight regarding the Bryan Street right of way abandonment will be recorded in the Clerk of Courts office. A survey of the property is currently being finalized to move forward.
e. Mayors Report Mayor Dana Alexander
- Acknowledged participation in Love the Boot clean up day.
- Camp 360 flyers are available at the door.
- Rosedale Water System received an A on the 2025 water grade from the Louisiana Department of Health.
- Mayor Alexander and Maintenance Crewman Cameron Nobles have recently become certified water system operators.
- M. Trak, LLC will begin road repairs on Centerville Road/Hurdle Road this week.
- A meeting with the engineer is scheduled to address issues that occurred during the rainstorms last week.
- Spoke with a reporter with WBRZ Channel 2 concerning that traffic issues in Rosedale.
Alderman Devillier made a motion, seconded by Alderwoman Northern to accept all departmental reports.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned on a motion by Alderman Devillier seconded by Alderwoman Major.
Respectfully Submitted:
Courtney Bourgoyne
Municipal Clerk
ATTEST:
Dana N. Alexander
Mayor
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