Valley Council honors Elder Dunn, declares Day of Prayer
BY KADIE VICK
THE LAFAYETTE SUN
VALLEY — District 4 Council Member Marquetta Madden recognized Elder Reginald Dunn and announced Aug. 1, 2025, as a Day of Prayer.
“Now we will pray,” said Dunn. “We pray for many different things. We pray for our school system. We pray for our children. We pray for the city, and we pray for the government. We pray for, you name it, pretty much. We cover all grounds, and so we just thank God for allowing us to come together and y'all see the need, that there is a need to pray, as we continue to see in the many different things happening now. So let's, let's just continue to come together and pray, and we'll see God’s hand move.”
Valley Police Chief Mike Reynolds recognized the retirement of Sargeant Duane Vallia and awarded him with his badge and service weapon.
“In recognition of 23 years of exemplary service in law enforcement throughout your distinguished career as an officer, detective, drug task force agent, shift supervisor and animal control officer, you have consistently embodied professionalism, empathy and wisdom,” Reynolds said. “You have set the standard by which a police officer should be measured. While your presence will be greatly missed, know that your legacy lives on in the many officers you have trained, guided and mentored.”
In Other Business
• The council voted to approve the cost of abatement of 1372 California St. for Pamela Gibson.
• The council voted to approve the 2026 severe weather preparedness tax holiday for Feb. 20 through 22, 2026.
• The council approved the appointment of the election officers for the Aug. 26 Municipal Election.
• The council voted to approve the determination of public nuisance and an authorization of action for 101 Pineview Circle, Baldwin Intl.
• The council voted to approve the determination of public nuisance and an authorization of action for 5805 21st Ave., Harper.
• The council voted to approve the retirement of the badge and service weapon for Duane Vallia.
• The council approved the project Bear.
• The council approved the phase one environmental testing by Terracon.
• The council voted to approve the Konbeck Properties Agreement and to adopt it on the first reading.
• The council voted to approve the annexation of property on 30th Street and to adopt it on the first reading.
• The council voted to approve the sale of the property at 1227 Myhand St. and to adopt it on the first reading.
Announcements
• The next city council meeting will be on Aug. 11 at 6 p.m. EST at Valley City Hall.
• The Valley Municipal Elections will be held on Aug. 26 at the Valley Community Center with the polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
