MINUTES
CITY OF NEW ROADS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
March 24, 2026
The New Roads City Council met in regular session at 5:30 o’clock P.M. Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at the City Hall in New Roads, Louisiana. Mayor Theron Smith called the meeting to order. A roll call resulted as follows:
PRESENT: James Hunter, Cleotha Johnigan, Jr. , Kurt Kellerman, Joy Nelson and Kirk White
ABSENT: None
Notice of this meeting was duly exercised and mailed per bylaws:
Public comments on agenda items
Jason Fowler voiced his concerns for the community and its welfare.
Appointment of Chief of Police
Mayor Smith recommended the appointment of Zathan Boutan as the Chief of Police.
Motion by Mr. Johnigan and seconded by Mr. Hunter.
RESOLVED, That the appointment be approved.
A roll call vote resulted as follows:
YEAS: Hunter, Johnigan, Nelson and White
NAYS: Kellerman
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
On a vote of 4-1-0-0, the motion carried.
Mr. Kellerman asked if the position had been advertised nationally and asked if it had been advertised locally. It was no on both of those. Mayor indicated he interviewed two people. Mr. Kellerman stated that he thought it should have been advertised.
Consent Calendar – Approval of Minutes of Regular Council Meeting of
March 3, 2026
The minutes of the Regular Council meeting of March 3, 2026 were submitted for approval.
The reading of the minutes was waived.
Motion by Ms. Nelson and seconded by Mr. White.
RESOLVED, That the minutes be adopted in their entirety.
On a vote of 5-0-0-0, the motion carried.
Sarah Collie of BWC Properties, LLC – Application for Beer and/or Liquor License
Mrs. Collie appeared before the council to request approval of her application for a beer and/or liquor license at her new venue at Satterfield’s Landing by False River.
Motion by Mr. Kellerman and seconded by Mr. Hunter.
RESOLVED, That the application for a beer and/or liquor license be approved.
A roll call vote resulted as follows:
YEAS: Hunter, Johnigan, Kellerman, Nelson and White
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
On a vote of 5-0-0-0, the motion carried.
Jean-Pierre DuRousseau – False River Air Park Update (K. White)
Mr. DuRousseau reported that the facility is now reporting the weather, trying to acquire property for upgrades and considering a community event to coincide with Veterans Day.
Engineer’s Report
The engineers and contractors gave an update on the Water Sector projects. It was reported that the projects should be completed by April 30th.
Introduction of Ordinance relative to Building and Construction Regulations to amend existing permit fees, to adopt permit fees for roofing.
An ordinance to amend and re-ordain Sections 6-6 and 5-7 of Article I of Chapter 5 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of New Roads, Louisiana, relative to Building and Construction Regulations, to amend existing permit fees, to adopt permit fees for roofing, and to further provide with respect thereto was introduced.
RESOLVED, That the ordinance be introduced.
RESOLVED FURTHER, That a public hearing to adopt the ordinance be held on
Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
Committee Reports
Mr. Kellerman mentioned that he is going to invite the new Parish Economic Development Director to the next council meeting.
Mayor’s Report
Mayor Smith reported that the gas leak on Court Street is repaired. The Spring Market at the Mill is scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
He also mentioned his attendance at the P.C. Historical Society Jazz Brunch and the National League of Cities Congressional Conference.
With no further business to come before the council, the meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
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Theron Smith
Mayor
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Lynette H. Nelson
Secretary-Treasurer cost $240
