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Vivian aldermen approve property purchase resolution and adopt rules for public comments
Summary
The Vivian Board of Aldermen unanimously adopted three resolutions: authorizing a town purchase of immovable property from Caddo Parish and two measures establishing procedures for public comments, including rules tied to LA R.S. 42:14; all votes were 4–0 among those present.
The Town of Vivian Board of Aldermen on April 13 adopted three resolutions addressing a property purchase and public-comment procedures.
Resolution No. 8 of 2026 authorizes the town to purchase certain immovable property from Caddo Parish for a public purpose and empowers the mayor to execute documents necessary to complete the transaction. Robert Green Jr. moved adoption; Samuel Hodge seconded, and the resolution carried with all present voting in favor (4–0; Denise Alexander was absent due to jury duty).
The board also adopted Resolution No. 9 of 2026 to adopt rules and procedures for public comments pursuant to Section D of Louisiana Revised Statutes 42:14. Robert Green Jr. moved adoption; Raymond Williams seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The text of the resolution cites LA R.S. 42:14 as the statutory basis for the rules.
Finally, the board adopted Resolution No. 10 of 2026, which establishes rules and procedures for public comments at town meetings that require a public hearing. Raymond Williams moved adoption; Samuel Hodge seconded and the resolution passed 4–0 among those present.
Each motion carried without recorded opposition. The board’s minutes show no extended debate on the measures; the routine votes followed staff presentations and formal motions.
What happens next: The adopted resolutions take effect as municipal policy and will guide how the board accepts and manages public input at future hearings and meetings. If the property purchase under Resolution No. 8 requires additional approvals or closing steps, the town will execute documents authorized by the mayor.
Speakers quoted or paraphrased in this article are drawn from the meeting minutes and include Mayor Ronnie Festavan, Robert Green Jr., Raymond Williams and Samuel Hodge.
