The New Roads City Council met in regular session at 5:30 o’clock P.M. Tuesday, December 2, 2025 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 and Kirk White
ABSENT: Joy Nelson
Notice of this meeting was duly exercised and mailed per bylaws:
Public comments on agenda items
There were no public comments.
Consent Calendar – Approval of Minutes of Regular Council Meeting of November 18, 2025
The minutes of the Regular Council meeting of November 18, 2025 were submitted for approval.
The reading of the minutes was waived.
Motion by Mr. Johnigan and seconded by Mr. Hunter.
RESOLVED, That the minutes be adopted in their entirety.
On a vote of 4-0-0-1, the motion carried.
Discussion of New Roads Mobility Golf Cart Network Plan
David Mougeot appeared before the council to request the city’s consideration of a proposal recommending adoption of an ordinance assuring the safe, structured operation of golf carts on city streets.
After some discussion, the council requested a resolution urging and requesting the New Roads legislative delegation to study and advise the city relative to laws governing the operation of golf carts on city streets.
Motion by Mr. Kellerman and seconded by Mr. Johnigan.
RESOLVED, That a resolution be adopted.
A roll call vote resulted as follows:
YEAS: Hunter, Johnigan, Kellerman and White
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Nelson
On a vote of 4-0-0-1, the motion carried.
Committee Reports
A representative of Owen and White gave an update on the Water Sector projects.
Mayor’s Report
Mayor reported on the following:
Insurance coverage – the city will be changing coverage back to Blue Cross/Blue Shield and the open enrollment will be held on December 4, 2025.
Ethics Training – Scheduled for Monday, December 8, 2025 at 9:00 in the council chambers.
Staff Christmas Party – Scheduled for December 19, 2025 at 11:30 at the Civic Center.
Doris Park Lanterns – Lanterns have been repaired.
Fire Hydrants – The painting of all fire hydrants is `now underway.
With no further business to come before the council, the meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
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Theron Smith
Mayor
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Lynette H. Nelson
Secretary-Treasurer
