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Votes at a glance: Baker council actions on July 14, 2026
Summary
The council unanimously adopted a series of procedural motions and resolutions, introduced a millage ordinance for public hearing, and approved demolition of a condemned property; this roundup lists each formal action recorded during the meeting.
At its July 14 meeting the Baker City Council recorded the following formal actions:
- Adopted: Resolution adopting the Louisiana compliance questionnaire required for the FY2026 financial audit and authorizing the mayor to sign audit-related documents (motion carried; roll call by district recorded yes). (Resolution read by Speaker 11; vote: Districts 1—5 recorded yes.)
- Adopted: Resolution canvassing the returns of the June 27, 2026 special election that authorized a 10-mill ad valorem tax for 10 years; the council recorded district votes and the motion carried. (Vote recorded by district; announced as carried.)
- Introduced: Ordinance 2026-25 directing the levy and collection of a 10-mill ad valorem tax for a period of 10 years (2027—2036) to provide funds for salaries for third-engine personnel and to increase salaries/benefits for fire-department employees. (Introduction only; public hearing scheduled in two weeks.)
- Adopted: Resolution approving the mayor's appointment as a director to the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority (LDCA), per Chapter 10-D of Title 33. (Motion carried.)
- Adopted: Proclamations recognizing Parks and Recreation Month, Cord Blood Awareness Month and Healthy Vision Month for July 2026. (Motion carried by voice vote.)
- Adopted: Motion to demolish the condemned property at 1008 Epperson; the council voted aye and authorized demolition.
- Adjourned: Motion to adjourn carried by voice vote; the meeting concluded its agenda items and moved to end the consolidated utilities session.
Provenance: These actions are recorded throughout the meeting transcript (resolution text and votes: SEG 191—SEG 250; canvass-of-returns and district votes: SEG 421—SEG 435; ordinance introduction: SEG 336—SEG 346; LDCA appointment: SEG 438—SEG 481; proclamations: SEG 505—SEG 736; demolition: SEG 2019—SEG 2036; adjournment: SEG 2039—SEG 2055).
