City Council
Regular MeetingSulphur, LA · September 8, 2025
Minutes
September 8, 2025
The City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, met in regular session at its temporary location
located at 501 Willow Avenue in the Council Chambers, Sulphur, Louisiana, on September 8, 2025, at 5:30
p.m., after full compliance with the convening of said meeting with the following members present:
DRU ELLENDER, Council Representative of District 1 (attended at 5:38 p.m.)
NICK NEZAT, Council Representative of District 2
MELINDA HARDY, Council Representative of District 3
JOY ABSHIRE, Council Representative of District 4
MANDY THOMAS, Council Representative of District 5
After the meeting was called to order and the roll called with the above result, prayer was led by Mrs.
Hardy, followed by the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mr. Nezat.
The Chairman asked if there were any changes to the minutes of the previous meeting. With no changes
made, motion was made by Mrs. Thomas seconded by Mrs. Hardy that the minutes stand as written.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Mrs. Hardy seconded by Mrs. Thomas that item #1 be removed from the agenda:
- Presentation to West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital, for 70 years of service to our community.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was then made by Mrs. Hardy seconded by Mr. Nezat that item #9 be amended as follows:
9. Resolution accepting Mayor Danahay’s recommendation for the appointment of Leroy
Tommy DeVille as Ordinance Enforcement Officer.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was then made by Mrs. Hardy seconded by Mrs. Thomas that the agenda stand as amended.
Motion carried unanimously.
Prior to items on the agenda being taken up, Cody White with Acadian Ambulance wanted to introduce
himself and let the Council know that he will be attending the Council meeting often with stats on how many
calls they get, etc. They also do community events. He thanked the Fire and Police Departments for assisting
them all the time.
The first item on the agenda is a public hearing on ordinance granting a rezone to Mosbey Investment,
LLC, Parcel #00678104 (223 and 225 Lewis Street), from Mixed Residential to Business. Motion was made by
Mrs. Hardy seconded by Mr. Nezat that the following ordinance be adopted to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 1985, M-C SERIES
ORDINANCE GRANTING A REZONE TO MOSBEY INVESTMENT, LLC, PARCEL
#00678104 (223 AND 225 LEWIS STREET), FROM MIXED RESIDENTIAL TO BUSINESS.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing authority
thereof, that they do hereby grant a rezone to Mosbey Investment, LLC, Parcel #00678104 (223 and 225 Lewis
Street), from Mixed Residential to Business for the following described property:
COMMENCING AT A POINT 20 FEET WEST AND 91.5 FEET SOUTH OF THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST
QUARTER (SW/4 OF NE/4) OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 9 SOUTH, RANGE 10 WEST,
THENCE WEST 100 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 91.5 FEET, THENCE EAST 100 FEET,
THENCE NORTH 91.5 FEET TO THE POINT OF COMMENCEMENT, CALCASIEU
PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS, CONTENTS AND
IMPROVEMENTS THEREON SITUATED.
This rezone is granted by the City of Sulphur and may be withdrawn by the City of Sulphur should said
rezone interfere with the rights and privileges owned by the City of Sulphur pursuant to a pre-existing right of
way, servitude, or easement. If withdrawn, any improvements constructed thereon shall be removed at the
expenses of owner thereof.
Grantee hereby agrees and contracts to hold Grantor harmless from any damages created and/or caused
by the granting of this rezone, including, but not limited to, litigation defense, litigation costs, violation of
subdivision restrictive covenants, building code violations or any other damages, property and/or monetary or
otherwise, relating thereto.
Upon approval of this rezone, the owner of this rezone shall be responsible for the recordation thereof,
with the Clerk of Court, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and shall provide the City of Sulphur a receipt evidencing
recordation within 10 days of the effective date of this rezone.
No work shall commence until all applicable permits are obtained. In the event work is
commenced prior to obtaining all applicable permits, this rezone shall be withdrawn and considered null
and void.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, that they do
hereby grant a rezone to Mosbey Investment, LLC, Parcel #00678104 (223 and 225 Lewis Street), from Mixed
Residential to Business.
A vote was then called with the results as follows:
YEAS: Mr. Nezat, Mrs. Hardy, Mrs. Abshire, Mrs. Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Ellender
And the said ordinance was declared duly adopted on this 8th day of September, 2025.
ATTEST:
__________________________ ______________________________
ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk JOY ABSHIRE, Chairman
(Mrs. Ellender attended the meeting at 5:38 p.m.)
The next item on the agenda is an introduction of ordinance amending Chapter 13.5, Section 151 of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Sulphur – Solicitors, itinerant vendors going uninvited on private premises.
Motion was made by Mrs. Hardy seconded by Mr. Nezat that an additional amendment needed to be made:
- Delete - without a written registration from the city as provided for under section 13.5-152
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was then made by Mrs. Hardy seconded by Mr. Nezat that the following ordinance be
introduced as amended:
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13.5, SECTION 151 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SULPHUR – SOLICITORS, ITINERANT VENDORS
GOING UNINVITED ON PRIVATE PREMISES.
Motion was then made by Mrs. Hardy seconded by Mr. Nezat that the said ordinance be filed
and remain on file with the Clerk of the Council, in final form, for public inspection and that the Mayor
is hereby authorized and instructed to publish the Public Notice of Introduction of the above proposed
ordinance in the “American Press”, the official journal of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, and that the
said Notice of Introduction of the above ordinance is substantially in the following form:
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, in accordance with Section 2-12B of the
Home Rule Charter of the City of Sulphur, the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13.5, SECTION 151 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SULPHUR – SOLICITORS, ITINERANT VENDORS
GOING UNINVITED ON PRIVATE PREMISES.
A public hearing on said ordinance will be held at 5:30 p.m. on the 14th day of October, 2025, in the
Council Chambers at their temporary location, 501 Willow Avenue, Sulphur, Louisiana.
CITY OF SULPHUR, LOUISIANA
BY:________________________________
JOY ABSHIRE, Chairman
Motion carried.
The next item on the agenda is an introduction of ordinance amending Chapter 13.5 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Sulphur to delete Section 152 in its entirety – Solicitation – Registration required. Mr.
Loftin, City Attorney, stated that these amendments were requested by Administration since company’s are
going door to door multiple times when asked not to and some companies are very aggressive. Motion was
made by Mrs. Hardy seconded by Mr. Nezat that the following ordinance be introduced:
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13.5 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF SULPHUR TO DELETE SECTION 152 IN ITS ENTIRETY – SOLICITATION –
REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Motion was then made by Mrs. Hardy seconded by Mr. Nezat that the said ordinance be filed
and remain on file with the Clerk of the Council, in final form, for public inspection and that the Mayor
is hereby authorized and instructed to publish the Public Notice of Introduction of the above proposed
ordinance in the “American Press”, the official journal of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, and that the
said Notice of Introduction of the above ordinance is substantially in the following form:
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, in accordance with Section 2-12B of the
Home Rule Charter of the City of Sulphur, the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13.5 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF SULPHUR TO DELETE SECTION 152 IN ITS ENTIRETY – SOLICITATION –
REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
A public hearing on said ordinance will be held at 5:30 p.m. on the 14th day of October, 2025, in the
Council Chambers at their temporary location, 501 Willow Avenue, Sulphur, Louisiana.
CITY OF SULPHUR, LOUISIANA
BY:________________________________
JOY ABSHIRE, Chairman
Motion carried.
The next item on the agenda is an introduction of ordinance amending Chapter 17, Section 48 of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Sulphur – Distribution on inhabited private premises. Mr. Loftin, City
Attorney, stated that this amendment is consistent with the previous amendments. This is only housekeeping.
Motion was made by Mrs. Hardy seconded by Mrs. Ellender that the following ordinance be introduced:
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17, SECTION 48 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF SULPHUR – DISTRIBUTION ON INHABITED PRIVATE PREMISES.
Motion was then made by Mrs. Hardy seconded by Mrs. Ellender that the said ordinance be filed
and remain on file with the Clerk of the Council, in final form, for public inspection and that the Mayor
is hereby authorized and instructed to publish the Public Notice of Introduction of the above proposed
ordinance in the “American Press”, the official journal of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, and that the
said Notice of Introduction of the above ordinance is substantially in the following form:
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, in accordance with Section 2-12B of the
Home Rule Charter of the City of Sulphur, the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17, SECTION 48 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF SULPHUR – DISTRIBUTION ON INHABITED PRIVATE PREMISES.
A public hearing on said ordinance will be held at 5:30 p.m. on the 14th day of October, 2025, in the
Council Chambers at their temporary location, 501 Willow Avenue, Sulphur, Louisiana.
CITY OF SULPHUR, LOUISIANA
BY:________________________________
JOY ABSHIRE, Chairman
Motion carried.
The next item on the agenda is an introduction of ordinance amending Chapter 17, Section 49 of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Sulphur – Placing handbills in vehicles prohibited. Sheila Broussard, Pecan
Street, asked if Kroger parking lot was private? Mr. Loftin stated, yes it was. Motion was then made by Mrs.
Hardy seconded by Mrs. Ellender that the following ordinance be introduced:
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17, SECTION 49 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF SULPHUR – PLACING HANDBILLS IN VEHICLES PROHIBITED.
Motion was then made by Mrs. Hardy seconded by Mrs. Ellender that the said ordinance be filed
and remain on file with the Clerk of the Council, in final form, for public inspection and that the Mayor
is hereby authorized and instructed to publish the Public Notice of Introduction of the above proposed
ordinance in the “American Press”, the official journal of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, and that the
said Notice of Introduction of the above ordinance is substantially in the following form:
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, in accordance with Section 2-12B of the
Home Rule Charter of the City of Sulphur, the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17, SECTION 49 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF SULPHUR – PLACING HANDBILLS IN VEHICLES PROHIBITED.
A public hearing on said ordinance will be held at 5:30 p.m. on the 14th day of October, 2025, in the
Council Chambers at their temporary location, 501 Willow Avenue, Sulphur, Louisiana.
CITY OF SULPHUR, LOUISIANA
BY:________________________________
JOY ABSHIRE, Chairman
Motion carried.
The next item on the agenda is a resolution awarding bid for Knuckleboom Trash Loader, Dump Body,
and Side Loading Trough (limb truck). Motion was made by Mrs. Ellender seconded by Mr. Nezat that the
following resolution be adopted to-wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 3655, M-C SERIES
Resolution awarding low bid received for Knuckleboom Trash Loader, Dump Body, and Side Loading
Trough (limb truck).
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing authority
thereof, that bids for a Knuckleboom Trash Loader, Dump Body, and Side Loading Trough (limb truck) were
opened and read aloud in an open and public bid session on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. and
bids were as follows:
COMPANY BID AMOUNT
River City Hydraulics $233,893.00
Pacmal Trucks No bid bond
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby accept the
recommendation of Mayor Mike Danahay and award the bid for a Knuckleboom Trash Loader, Dump Body,
and Side Loading Trough (limb truck) as follows:
COMPANY BID AMOUNT
River City Hydraulics $233,893.00
BE IT ALSO FURTHER RESOLVED that Mayor Mike Danahay is authorized to sign all paperwork in
connection therewith.
A vote was then called with the results as follows:
YEAS: Mrs. Ellender, Mr. Nezat, Mrs. Hardy, Mrs. Abshire, Mrs. Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
And the said resolution was declared duly adopted on this 8th day of September, 2025.
ATTEST:
__________________________ ______________________________
ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk JOY ABSHIRE, Chairman
The next item on the agenda is Rule to Show Cause for the condition of the following address:
a. To condemn building or structure located at 102 Louisiana, in accordance with Article IX,
Section 5-286 through 5-296 of the Code of Ordinances.
Mrs. VanderHey, Ordinance Enforcement Officer, stated that the homeowners have done what they
were supposed to do and asked that it not be condemned. Motion was then made by Mrs. Hardy seconded by
Mrs. Ellender that the above address be condemned:
A vote was then called with the results as follows:
YEAS: None
NAYS: Mrs. Ellender, Mr. Nezat, Mrs. Hardy, Mrs. Abshire, Mrs. Thomas
ABSENT: None
And the above address failed for condemnation on this 8th day of September, 2025.
ATTEST:
__________________________ ______________________________
ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk JOY ABSHIRE, Chairman
The next item on the agenda is a resolution accepting Mayor Danahay’s recommendation for the
appointment of Tommy DeVille as Ordinance Enforcement Officer. Motion was made by Mrs. Ellender
seconded by Mr. Nezat that the following resolution be adopted to-wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 3656, M-C SERIES
Resolution accepting Mayor Danahay’s recommendation for the appointment of Tommy DeVille as
Ordinance Enforcement Officer.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing authority
thereof, that they do hereby accept Mayor Danahay’s recommendation for the appointment of Tommy DeVille
as Ordinance Enforcement Officer.
A vote was then called with the results as follows:
YEAS: Mrs. Ellender, Mr. Nezat, Mrs. Hardy, Mrs. Abshire, Mrs. Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
And the above resolution was declared duly adopted on this 8th day of September, 2025.
ATTEST:
__________________________ ______________________________
ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk JOY ABSHIRE, Chairman
The next item on the agenda is public comment. Sheila Broussard, Pecan Street, asked about the
Attorney General’s letter (dated July 16, 2025) that she recently received in regards to her letter to them. The
AG letter stated that the Council needs to take steps and should be laid out in writing due to lack of
transparency and it’s not clear to the public how they should be able to speak at meetings. Mr. Loftin, City
Attorney, stated that he’s in the process of putting something in writing.
Danny DiPetta, Bonin Drive, showed opposition against the CO2 pipeline trying to go through Sulphur.
This is detrimental to our homes and health. He had a petition if anyone wanted to sign it. He also thanked Les
Farnum, Brett Geymann, Mandy Thomas and Mitch Bowers for standing up and opposing it also.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the Chairman declared the meeting
adjourned.
ATTEST:
______________________________ ______________________________
ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk JOY ABSHIRE, Chairman
9/9/25
5:55 P.M.
Agenda
AGENDA
SULPHUR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2025, AT 5:30 P.M.
THERE WILL BE A REGULAR MEETING OF THE SULPHUR CITY COUNCIL MONDAY,
SEPTEMBER 8, 2025, AT 5:30 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS LOCATED AT 501
WILLOW AVENUE, SULPHUR, LOUISIANA, TO DISCUSS AND ADOPT THE
FOLLOWING:
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. PRESENTATION to West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital, for 70 years of service to our
community. I8-25 (Melinda Hardy) WILL BE REMOVED AT THE MEETING
2. PUBLIC HEARING on ordinance granting a rezone to Mosbey Investment, LLC, Parcel
#00678104 (223 and 225 Lewis Street), from Mixed Residential to Business.
ORD67-25 (Dru Ellender)
3. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE amending Chapter 13.5, Section 151 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Sulphur – Solicitors, itinerant vendors going uninvited on private
premises. ORD68-25 (Mayor Danahay)
4. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE amending Chapter 13.5 of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Sulphur to delete Section 152 in its entirety – Solicitation – Registration
required. ORD69-25 (Mayor Danahay)
5. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE amending Chapter 17, Section 48 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Sulphur – Distribution on inhabited private premises.
ORD69-25 (Mayor Danahay)
6. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE amending Chapter 17, Section 49 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Sulphur – Placing handbills in vehicles prohibited.
ORD70-25 (Mayor Danahay)
7. RESOLUTION awarding bid for Knuckleboom Trash Loader, Dump Body, and Side Loading
Trough (limb truck). RES34-25 (Mayor Danahay)
8. RULE TO SHOW CAUSE for the condition of the following addresses:
a. To condemn building or structure located at 102 Louisiana, in accordance with
Article IX, Section 5-286 through 5-296 of the Code of Ordinances.
(Melinda Hardy)
9. RESOLUTION accepting Mayor Danahay’s recommendation for the appointment of Leroy
DeVille as Ordinance Enforcement Officer. RES35-25 (Mayor Danahay)
10. PUBLIC COMMENT - 3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER - ONLY SPEAK 1 TIME PER ITEM.
This ends the public comment section of the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
in the Council Chambers located at 501 Willow Avenue, Sulphur, LA.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to attend
this meeting, please contact Arlene Blanchard at 337-527-4571, describing the assistance that
is necessary.
Arlene Blanchard, Council Clerk
City of Sulphur
101 North Huntington Street
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 527-4500
LAND USE APPROVED 8/18/25
ORDINANCE NO. M-C SERIES
ORDINANCE GRANTING A REZONE TO MOSBEY INVESTMENT, LLC,
PARCEL #00678104 (223 AND 225 LEWIS STREET), FROM MIXED
RESIDENTIAL TO BUSINESS.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing
authority thereof, that they do hereby grant a rezone to Mosbey Investment, LLC, Parcel
#00678104 (223 and 225 Lewis Street), from Mixed Residential to Business for the following
described property:
COMMENCING AT A POINT 20 FEET WEST AND 91.5 FEET SOUTH OF
THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE
NORTHEAST QUARTER (SW/4 OF NE/4) OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 9
SOUTH, RANGE 10 WEST, THENCE WEST 100 FEET, THENCE SOUTH
91.5 FEET, THENCE EAST 100 FEET, THENCE NORTH 91.5 FEET TO THE
POINT OF COMMENCEMENT, CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA,
TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS, CONTENTS AND IMPROVEMENTS
THEREON SITUATED.
This rezone is granted by the City of Sulphur and may be withdrawn by the City of
Sulphur should said rezone interfere with the rights and privileges owned by the City of Sulphur
pursuant to a pre-existing right of way, servitude, or easement. If withdrawn, any improvements
constructed thereon shall be removed at the expenses of owner thereof.
Grantee hereby agrees and contracts to hold Grantor harmless from any damages created
and/or caused by the granting of this rezone, including, but not limited to, litigation defense,
litigation costs, violation of subdivision restrictive covenants, building code violations or any
other damages, property and/or monetary or otherwise, relating thereto.
Upon approval of this rezone, the owner of this rezone shall be responsible for the
recordation thereof, with the Clerk of Court, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and shall provide the
City of Sulphur a receipt evidencing recordation within 10 days of the effective date of this
rezone.
No work shall commence until all applicable permits are obtained. In the event
work is commenced prior to obtaining all applicable permits, this rezone shall be
withdrawn and considered null and void.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana,
that they do hereby grant a rezone to Mosbey Investment, LLC, Parcel #00678104 (223 and 225
Lewis Street), from Mixed Residential to Business.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED by
the City Council of the
City of Sulphur, Louisiana,
on this _______ day of ____________, 2025.
________________________________
JOY ABSHIRE, Chairman
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have received
foregoing Ordinance has been from the Mayor at ______ o’clock ___.m.
presented to the Mayor on this on this ________ day of _______________,
____ day of ______________, 2025, the foregoing ordinance which has
2025, at _____ o’clock ____.m. approved/vetoed by the Mayor.
__________________________ __________________________
ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. , M-C SERIES
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13.5, SECTION 151 OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SULPHUR, LOUISIANA –
SOLICITORS, ITINERANT VENDORS – GOING UNINVITED ON PRIVATE
PREMISES.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, that they do
hereby amend Chapter 13.5, Section 151 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Sulphur to
read as follows:
Sec. 13.5-151. Solicitors, itinerant vendors—Going uninvited on private premises.
The practice of going to or upon private or public premises in the city by solicitors,
itinerant vendors, or other sellers of merchandise or services not having been requested or invited
to do so by the owner or occupant thereof for the purpose of soliciting orders for the sale or
exchange of goods or services, or disposing of or peddling the same, without a written
registration from the city as provided for under section 13.5-152 is punishable as a misdemeanor.
The provisions of this section shall not apply to churches, governmental surveys or
information, candidates for elective office or their supporters, nonprofit and charitable
organizations which have been declared exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code of the United States, students of private or public schools under the age
of nineteen (19), members of recognized firefighter or police associations, recognized scouting
organizations, or persons advocating a cause not involving a commercial transaction or
solicitation of funds or goods of any kind.
BE IT ALSO FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance shall become effective upon the
Mayor’s signature.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED by
the City Council of the City of
Sulphur, Louisiana, on this ______
day of _________________, 2025.
______________________________
JOY ABSHIRE, Chairman
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have received
foregoing Ordinance has been from the Mayor at ______ o’clock ___.m.
presented to the Mayor on this on this ________ day of _______________,
____ day of ______________, 2025, the foregoing ordinance which has
2025, at _____ o’clock ____.m. approved/vetoed by the Mayor.
__________________________ __________________________
ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. , M-C SERIES
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13.5 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SULPHUR TO DELETE SECTION 152 IN
ITS ENTIRETY – SOLICITATION – REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing
authority thereof, that they do hereby amend Chapter 13.5, Section 152 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Sulphur to delete Section 152 in its entirety – Solicitation –
Registration Required as follows:
Sec. 13.5-152. Solicitation—Registration required.
(a) Any person or organization desiring to solicit funds, including contributions or payments of
any kind or the distributing of literature which solicits contributions or payments, by going
in or upon private residences in the city or by going in or on any office building, place of
business, or other public building within the municipality uninvited to solicit, or to represent
to solicit shall first obtain a written registration from the chief building official, or his
designee, hereinafter referred to as "building official." The request for a written registration
shall be in a form prescribed by the building official, setting forth at least the following:
(1) The full name, permanent mailing address, temporary local address, telephone and cell
number of the person or organization sponsoring, promoting, or conducting the
proposed activities, and of the person or persons who will have supervision of and
responsibility for the activity;
(2) The full name, permanent mailing address, temporary local address, telephone and cell
number, and driver's license or other federally recognized form of personal
identification of each individual person who will be engaged in the proposed activity
within the municipality;
(3) A description of the proposed activities, including the type of communication,
literature, and the subject matter and purpose of the proposed solicitation or
distribution of literature;
(4) The dates on which the activities or solicitations are proposed to be carried out;
(5) A description or explanation of the purpose or purposes for which the activities are
proposed to be conducted and the proceeds of solicitation utilized;
(6) A statement to the effect that the requested registration will not be used or represented
in any way as endorsement of the city, or by any department or office thereof;
(7) Such other information as may be reasonably required by the building official in order
for him/her to be able to appraise the public of the nature and purpose of the
solicitation; and
(8) In addition to the required information, each prospective registrant who will be
engaging in the proposed activity shall submit to a federal background check reviewed
by local law enforcement authority, the cost of which will be paid by the prospect.
Based on the results of the background check, the building official can refuse to issue a
registration to any person whose background check reveals a potential threat to public
safety upon the recommendation of local law enforcement.
a. That the person engaging in the proposed activity is not registered on the National
Sex Offender Registry.
b. That the person engaging in the proposed activity has not, within the preceding
seven (7) years, been convicted of any felonies, sexual offenses, violent crimes or
any misdemeanors involving theft.
(9) Whenever a registration is issued by the building official, each registrant will be issued
a photo identification which shall be carried on his/her person and clearly visible in
plain view when engaging in such activities. The registration becomes valid and
complete upon the issuance of both the registration and photo ID. A reasonable fee for
the cost of the production of the photo ID shall also be charged.
(b) Such request for a registration shall be filed with the building official at least three (3) days
prior to the commencement of the proposed activity. If at any time while the request is
pending, or after the registration has been issued, there is any change of fact, policy,
method, or information given in the request or is contrary to or in conflict with the
registration that was issued and is on file, the registrant shall notify the building official in
writing thereof within two (2) days after such change. The failure to do so shall nullify the
registration.
(c) Registrations issued under this section shall be effective for a period of time not to exceed
ninety (90) days, shall not be non-transferable, and shall bear the name of the registrant, the
date of registration expiration, and such other information as determined necessary by the
building official. A registration fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) shall be charged for
the issuance of each such registration.
(d) The building official may decline or deny the issuance of a registration for any proposed
activity which is unlawful, is misleading, is deceptive, or violates the privacy of the citizens
of the city. In making a determination to issue or deny any registration, the building official
may rely solely on information which is set forth in the request or readily available from
other public agencies or independent organizations. There shall be no responsibility on the
part of the building official or the city to otherwise investigate the qualifications or
operations of a registrant.
(e) During all times of authorized activity, the valid, city issued photo identification obtained
by the peddler/solicitor shall be worn on the outer clothing of the individual or otherwise
displayed, as to be clearly visible to any person who might be approached by the
peddler/solicitor.
(f) In connection with any solicitation for which a registration is issued or required by this
section to be obtained, the following activities are prohibited and shall constitute a violation
of this section and cause for revocation, termination, or denial of a registration and cessation
of the requested activity:
(1) Solicitation without prior registration or any manner which does not conform to the
conditions or limitations set forth in this section;
(2) Falsification of any information set forth in the request for registration;
(3) Going uninvited to any private residence, place of business, or office before the hour of
9:00 a.m. or after the hour of 6:00 p.m.;
(4) Going uninvited to any location other than the front door or main entrance of any
residence, place of business, or office building at any time;
(5) Repeated uninvited visits to the same premises during the term of this registration;
(6) Solicitation on or beside municipal streets or public highways, or by approaching
drivers or passengers or motor vehicles in any location;
(7) The offering of any merchandise of more than nominal cost or value in exchange, or in
connection with any solicited payment, donation, or contribution;
(8) Solicitation of orders or the receipt of any form of payment for the future delivery or
provision of any merchandise or services;
(9) The offering of any raffle tickets or any form of participation in any lottery or game of
chance;
(10) Solicitation of funds for any purpose, including political or profit motivated activity,
which a nonprofit organization is prohibited from conducting by section 501(c)(3) or
other provision of the United States Internal Revenue Code;
(11) Going uninvited to any private residence, place of business, or office that has been
properly posted with "No Trespassing" or "No Solicitation" signs on the premises as
proscribed by section 13.5-151 of this Code.
(12) Penalty. A violation of this section is punishable by a fine not to exceed five hundred
dollars ($500.00) or by imprisonment for a term not to exceed thirty (30) days, or by
both.
BE IT ALSO FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance shall become effective upon the
Mayor’s signature.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED by
the City Council of the City of
Sulphur, Louisiana, on this ______
day of _________________, 2025.
______________________________
JOY ABSHIRE, Chairman
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have received
foregoing Ordinance has been from the Mayor at ______ o’clock ___.m.
presented to the Mayor on this on this ________ day of _______________,
____ day of ______________, 2025, the foregoing ordinance which has
2025, at _____ o’clock ____.m. approved/vetoed by the Mayor.
__________________________ __________________________
ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. , M-C SERIES
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17, SECTION 48 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SULPHUR – DISTRIBUTION ON
INHABITED PRIVATE PREMISES.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing
authority thereof, that they do hereby amend Chapter 17, Section 48 of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Sulphur to read as follows:
Sec. 17-48. Distribution on inhabited private premises.
It shall be unlawful for any person to distribute any handbill, poster, dodger or advertising
matter of any kind in or upon any private residence which is inhabited. except by handing or
transmitting the matter directly to the occupant or other person then present upon the premises;
provided, however, that unless requested by anyone upon the premises not to do so, a person
distributing the matter may place or deposit it in or upon the premises, if placed or deposited so
as to secure or prevent it from being blown or drifted about, except that mailboxes may not be so
used when prohibited by federal postal laws or regulations.
BE IT ALSO FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance shall become effective upon the
Mayor’s signature.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED by
the City Council of the City of
Sulphur, Louisiana, on this ______
day of _________________, 2025.
______________________________
JOY ABSHIRE, Chairman
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have received
foregoing Ordinance has been from the Mayor at ______ o’clock ___.m.
presented to the Mayor on this on this ________ day of _______________,
____ day of ______________, 2025, the foregoing ordinance which has
2025, at _____ o’clock ____.m. approved/vetoed by the Mayor.
__________________________ __________________________
ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. , M-C SERIES
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17, SECTION 49 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SULPHUR – PLACING HANDBILLS IN
VEHICLES PROHIBITED.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, that they do
hereby amend Chapter 17, Section 49 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Sulphur to read as
follows:
Sec. 17-49. Placing in vehicles prohibited.
It shall be unlawful for any person to distribute, deposit, place, throw, scatter, drop or cast
any handbill, poster, dodger or advertising matter of any kind in or upon any automobile or other
vehicle which is located on private property. The provisions of this section shall not be deemed
to prohibit the handing, transmitting or distributing of any such matter to the owner or other
occupant of any automobile or other vehicle who is willing to accept the same if they are not on
private property.
BE IT ALSO FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance shall become effective upon the
Mayor’s signature.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED by
the City Council of the City of
Sulphur, Louisiana, on this ______
day of _________________, 2025.
______________________________
JOY ABSHIRE, Chairman
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have received
foregoing Ordinance has been from the Mayor at ______ o’clock ___.m.
presented to the Mayor on this on this ________ day of _______________,
____ day of ______________, 2025, the foregoing ordinance which has
2025, at _____ o’clock ____.m. approved/vetoed by the Mayor.
__________________________ __________________________
ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. , M-C SERIES
Resolution awarding low bid received for Knuckleboom Trash Loader, Dump
Body, and Side Loading Trough (limb truck).
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the
governing authority thereof, that bids for a Knuckleboom Trash Loader, Dump Body, and
Side Loading Trough (limb truck) were opened and read aloud in an open and public bid
session on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. and bids were as follows:
COMPANY BID AMOUNT
River City Hydraulics $233,893.00
Pacmal Trucks No bid bond
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby accept the
recommendation of Mayor Mike Danahay and award the bid for a Knuckleboom Trash
Loader, Dump Body, and Side Loading Trough (limb truck) as follows:
COMPANY BID AMOUNT
River City Hydraulics $233,893.00
BE IT ALSO FURTHER RESOLVED that Mayor Mike Danahay is authorized to
sign all paperwork in connection therewith.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the
City Council of the City of Sulphur,
Louisiana, on this ______ day of
_______________________, 2025.
__________________________________
JOY ABSHIRE, Chairman
ATTEST:
____________________________
ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. , M-C SERIES
Resolution accepting Mayor Danahay’s recommendation for the appointment of
Leroy DeVille as Ordinance Enforcement Officer.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the
governing authority thereof, that they do hereby accept Mayor Danahay’s
recommendation for the appointment of Leroy DeVille as Ordinance Enforcement
Officer.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED by
the City Council of the City of
Sulphur, Louisiana, on this ______
day of _________________, 2025.
________________________________
JOY ABSHIRE, Chairman
ATTEST:
_____________________________
ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk
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