By Shannon Wright

In Doyline’s most recent council meeting Monday, Mayor Christie Carter Gates stated the Village of Doyline has been charged with recommending two people to serve on the Doyline Waterworks District #1 Board of Commissioners.

“The water board has been pretty much non-existent over the last couple of years … so they are trying to get everything lined back out,” Gates said.

The water operator was recently terminated, and positive improvements have been put into motion.

Robby Hayden has volunteered to fill one of the seats on the Board of Commissioners for the Doyline Waterworks District #1.

While the Village of Doyline and Doyline Waterworks District #1 are two separate entities, no one who is currently serving on the Village Council can take on this role because it is considered a conflict of interest.

The mayor said she would really like to fill this position with someone who is passionate about the Village of Doyline and this issue.

A motion was made and approved to appoint Robby Hayden to the Doyline Waterworks District #1 Board of Commissioners but the second seat remains open.

If you are interested in filling the remaining seat, please call the town hall at 318-745-2625 or email doylinemayor@att.net.

The council meeting is held on the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Doyline Town Hall and residents are encouraged to attend.