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CITY OF LEESVILLE
PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES OF
JANUARY 27, 2026
CALL TO ORDER of JANUARY 27, 2026 Leesville City Council Meeting was by Mayor Rick Allen at
3:04 p.m. at Leesville City Hall located at 508 S. 5th. Street, Leesville, LA 71446. Invocation was given
Mayor Allen and the pledge was led by Councilwoman Kennedy -. ROLL call revealed: Robertson -
present, Kennedy - present, Ybarra – absent, Prewitt - present, Guess - absent, Hunt - present, and Mayor
Allen - present.
Moved to adopt the MINUTES of January 12, 2026, 2025 was by Councilmember Robertson and
seconded by Councilmember Prewitt. Motion passed without public comments.
Moved to approve the MONTHLY BILLS was by Councilmember Hunt and seconded by
Councilmember Kennedy. Motion passed without public comments.
Moved to approve the MONTHLY FINANCIAL was by Councilmember Robertson and seconded by
Councilmember Hunt. Motion passed without public comments.
CITY ENGINEER UPDATE – Erin Kleckley updated the council on all active projects.
Moved to accept was by Ordinance 1 of 2026 was by Councilmember Robertson and seconded by
Councilmember Hunt, 1 Nay without comments by Councilwoman Prewitt. Motion passed with no
public comments.
Introduction of Ordinance 1 of 2026 an introductory ordinance amending Section 50-150 of the City
Code of Ordinances connected to Drinking of alcoholic beverages on streets, sidewalks, or other public
owned properties prohibited. Public hearing on this item will be February 9, 2026.
Moved to adopt was by Resolution 4 of 2026 was by Councilmember Hunt and seconded by
Councilmember Robertson. Motion passed with no public comments.
RESOLUTION to authorize a variance application submitted by Edwin Koenck for outdoor advertising
signage on federal roadway (Entrance Road) on Parcel#0415753075.
Moved to adopt was by Resolution 5 of 2026 was by Councilmember Hunt and seconded by
Councilmember Kennedy. Motion passed with no public comments.
RESOLUTION to modify the water and sewer rates for the City of Leesville to accommodate the
discontinuance of the penny and set forth the new water and sewer rates for the calendar year 2026.
Moved to adopt was by Resolution 6 of 2026 was by Councilmember Robertson and seconded by
Councilmember Prewitt. Motion passed with no public comments.
RESOLUTION to authorize advertisement of bids to install 4 Pickle Ball courts including fencing at the
recreation complex.
Moved to adopt was by Resolution 7 of 2026 was by Councilmember Prewitt and seconded by
Councilmember Kennedy. Motion passed with no public comments.
RESOLUTION to authorize advertisement to seek professional service to appraise Buildings A, B, and
C located at the Industrial Park.
Moved to adopt was by Resolution 8 of 2026 was by Councilmember Hunt and seconded by
Councilmember Robertson. Motion passed with no public comments.
RESOLUTION to authorize the City to engage with Core Distinction Group to provide a
hotel/restaurant feasibility study.

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Moved to adopt was by Resolution 9 of 2026 was by Councilmember Robertson and seconded by
Councilmember Prewitt. Motion passed with no public comments.
RESOLUTION to authorize the City to terminate agreement with Civic Source.
Moved to adopt was by Resolution 10 of 2026 was by Councilmember Prewitt and seconded by
Councilmember Kennedy. Motion passed with no public comments.
RESOLUTION to authorize an event permit submitted by 337 Haute Riderz to host a bonfire and trail
ride on January 31, 2026.
Moved to adopt was by Resolution 11 of 2026 was by Councilmember Hunt and seconded by
Councilmember Robertson. Motion passed with no public comments.
RESOLUTION to authorize the City of Leesville to engage with Land Unlockd to provide handling of
property tax sales to include adjudicated properties; authorize the Mayor to sign and execute said
agreement; and provide for all other matters related hereto.
Moved to adopt was by Resolution 12 of 2026 was by Councilmember Hunt and seconded by
Councilmember Robertson. Motion passed with no public comments.
RESOLUTION to authorize the Mayor to sign and submit the 2026-2027 Community Water Enrichment
Fund (CWEF) and Louisiana Government Assistance Program (LGAP) Grant application.
ADMINISTRATION UPDATES: Time was allotted for departmental updates and council comments
on items not on the agenda. No further business was discussed.
Moved to ADJOURN was by Councilmember Robertson and seconded by Councilmember Prewitt at
3:42 p.m. Motion passed.
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/s/Sonny Harrell /s/ Rick Allen
City Clerk Mayor