The Leesville City Council met Monday, January 8, at 3 p.m. in Leesville City Hall. Council members discussed monthly bills totaling $171,222.00. They also heard from Ms. Naral in City Finance that five months into the new fiscal year, the City had used only 38% of its yearly budget. The statewide average is 42%. The City received pay requests for the airport extension project from Terracon Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $12,600.00. The City paid $685.75 for DEQ compliance to Providence Engineering and Environmental. The City will also pay nearly $30,000.00 from state general funds for building repairs at the new Leesville Event Center.

City Engineer Mark McCarty provided a list of Leesville streets set for repairs in 2024. Included in Phase 1 are asphalt patching, overlay and/or concrete curb replacements. The streets include Belview Road at the culvert crossing; intersection of Herring and Carl Streets; Spruce Street; Loblolly Lane, Port Arthur Terrace; Jean Street from Port Arthur Terrace to 10th Street; Merritt Street; and Merchants Boulevard.

Changes in the City Water Department have led to continued savings, which will be passed on to customers. The City waived the annual water rate increase for 2024 systemwide. The Council passed a resolution to advertise for bids on flooring at the Leesville Event Center.

Leesville City Hall will be closed for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, January 15, 2024.