By Courtney Freeman

The Village of Robeline held its monthly meeting last Thursday. We were informed of the happy update that the Village had their grant proposal for the sewer system had been approved. Back in March the Village submitted a proposal to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality through their Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Program. The proposal was for $990,000 and was approved for the full amount. The Village could have up to $742,500 forgiven, and the rest would be paid back over 20 years at a .95% interest rate. Which is such a blessing for our community.

The subject of annexation was also on the agenda again with Mr. Stevens, the village attorney, attended to clarify the process and advise on the next steps to be taken. The discussion was more focused on making the boundaries of the village more cohesive than expanding outwards. If property owners were agreeable there may be some expansion. But mostly the discussion focused on filling in the gaps of the village.

In Robeline, while the Dollar General and highway is within the city limits, the property directly across the highway is not. The same goes for the other side of Robeline. The village will be constructing a petition and any interested landowners can request their property to be included. If the petition meets all the requirements then annexation will occur.

The Village, Little League and 1st Baptist church held Thanksgiving in the Park on Saturday. Besides a free community meal, Thanksgiving ingredient boxes were also given out to almost 50 families. I would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday with friends and family. I’m praying for safe travels for all travelers also.