The Leesville City Council held a public hearing Monday, June 10, before the regular meeting to discuss adopting Ordinance 5 of 2024.  This amended the operating budget for 2023-2024 and set forth the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget for the City.  There were no public comments.  The budget figures are available for viewing at Leesville City Hall.

During the regular meeting that followed, monthly bills were presented to the Council totaling $97,251.34.  There was also a pay request from city engineering consultants, Meyer & Associates, for $5,751.75 for work on the Entrance Road sewer project.  City Engineer, Mark McCarty, said the sewer project is on track to begin June 24.

The City Council also passed resolutions for setting Council meetings for the 24-25 fiscal year.  The Council will seek assistance from Collins Land Surveyors for work on the Entrance Road sub-station project.

City Administrator Patti Larney said that the City will establish a schedule for the Leesville Fire Department to set up sprinklers in city parks beginning later this month, through the summer months.

Councilwoman Willie Mae Kennedy reminded those in attendance that a Juneteenth Celebration will be held Saturday, June 15, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Community Center in Leesville.  The public is invited to attend and enjoy free food and beverages.

The next Leesville City Council meeting will be at 3 p.m. on Monday, June 24.