06/05/2026
City of Springhill — City Council Workshop Briefing
June 4, 2026 • 4:00 PM • Council Chamber
A City Council Workshop is a discussion‑only session where the council reviews upcoming projects, asks questions, and prepares for future votes. Workshops promote transparency, planning, and public understanding—no decisions or votes are made.
1. Engineering & Infrastructure Updates
Engineer John French provided project updates and answered council questions:
Lift Station 32 — Engineering work is underway.
Phase 3 Water Improvements — New water lines for North Acres and Meadow Creek, plus new citywide water meters, are pending release of state funding.
Additional Sewer Work — Aging lines in Pine Hill and the Walmart corridor need replacement; the city is pursuing grant support.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehab — Plans are under review; DHHS submission is expected soon.
Rec Complex at the New Ballparks
Batting cages — Concrete pad, frame, and netting planned.
Bleacher covers — Cost estimates being gathered.
Netting upgrade — Shade‑screen system to reduce wind and foul‑ball spray; specs and pricing pending.
Minor structures — Small storage building and lighting improvements.
Timeline — Majority of work targeted for completion by end of June.
Sewer Lines South of Walmart
Grant search — City and engineer are identifying grant options to replace these aging lines.
2. Splash Pad Update
New fencing — Black vinyl‑wrapped chain‑link fence has been ordered.
Parking expansion — City crews expanded parking using reclaimed blacktop from the Springhill Airport.
Operating schedule — Opens June 6, daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Security upgrades — Cameras and signage to be installed in the coming weeks.
3. Upcoming Ordinances & Resolutions
Items scheduled for upcoming council votes:
FY 2026–2027 Operating Budget — Adoption ordinance.
Budget Amendment — Supplemental and amended budget ordinance.
2026 Ad Valorem Tax Millage Rate — Annual resolution to set the city’s property tax rate.
Ad valorem millage = property tax rate based on assessed value.
Springhill’s current rate: 7.22 mills.
One mill = $1 tax per $1,000 of assessed value.
Assessed values are set by the Webster Parish Assessor.
4. Official Journal
Minden Press-Herald will be named the official journal for FY 2026–2027.
5. DOTD Mowing Contract
Council will approve authorizing the mayor to enter a mowing contract with LA DOTD for FY ending June 30, 2027.
6. IT & Systems Discussion
The city discussed transitioning from the current IT maintenance provider to Fuse.Cloud.
The Police Department reports positive experiences and professional service.
7. Additional Items Discussed
Downtown hotel interest — Main Street Manager Tanya Capps reported an investor exploring a potential hotel project downtown.
Police staffing — Chief Lynd expressed interest in hiring a part‑time officer.
