The Natchitoches City Council began its brief meeting on March 13 by declaring the month of March as Women’s History Month. Council Woman-at Large Betty Sawyer Smith selected community member Elnora Robertson to accept the proclamation. Elnora was recently recognized by the Concerned Citizens Association of Natchitoches. She is a civil rights activist and the first black female in Natchitoches to sign the federal lawsuit to desegregate Natchitoches Parish schools.

Other agenda items included:

PLANNING & ZONING – INTRODUCTION:

Amend Ordinance No. 64 Of 2001 By Changing Zoning Classification Of Property Described As Follows: Lots 1 and 2 At Northeast Corner of Texas St. and 4th Street, (312 Texas Street) To Operate As A Cigar Lounge/Restaurant With Alcohol Consumption On Premises

ORDINANCES – INTRODUCTION:

Enter Into A Cooperative Endeavor Agreement With Cane River National Heritage Area, Inc., Whereby The City Of Natchitoches Will Provide Employees To The Cane River National Heritage Area In Exchange For The Services And Benefits That The City Receives From The Operations Of The Cane River National Heritage Area.

Enter Into A Cooperative Endeavor Agreement With The Ben Johnson Educational Center, Whereby The City Of Natchitoches Will Provide Employees To The Ben Johnson Educational Center In Exchange For The Services And Benefits That The City Receives From The Operations Of The Ben Johnson Educational Center.

RESOLUTIONS:

Adopt The Natchitoches Parish Hazard Mitigation Plan 2023

Approve And Accept The Contract For Exemption Of Ad Valorem Taxes (Advance Notification #20210507) For Alliance Compressors, LLC, And Authorizing The Mayor Of The City Of Natchitoches, Louisiana, Ronnie Williams, Jr., To Draft And Execute A Letter, Or Any Other Instrument Necessary, To Convey The Acceptance And Approval Of The City Of Natchitoches To The Exemption.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

The next scheduled City Council meeting will be March 27, 2023.

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