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We now have a information case mounted outside the front doors at Vinton City Hall. This case makes it easier for you to keep up with upcoming events, flyers and City Council Agendas.
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Dequincy News
The Dequincy News is now available for purchase at Vinton City Hall. Forms are also available if you would like to purchase a personal subscription.
Job Opening: Accountant – Vinton City Hall
The Town of Vinton is seeking a qualified Accountant to join our team at City Hall. This
position is responsible for managing the town’s financial records, working side by side
with the City Clerk, preparing reports, reconciling accounts, and assisting with
budgeting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain accurate financial records for the Town of Vinton
- Assist with budget preparation and monitoring
- Reconcile bank statements to the general ledger
Qualifications: - Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Strong computer and organizational skills
- Previous accounting experience or municipal or governmental accounting experience
preferred
Salary: $45,000 – $50,000 annually (depending on qualifications and experience)
Applications can be picked up at Vinton City Hall, 1200 Horridge Street, Vinton,
LA 70668. You can also call 337-589-7453 or email cityclerk@cityofvinton.com
Please provide a resume and references with your completed application.
Public Notice to Bidders
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The Town of Vinton Fire Department is seeking bids for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus. Sealed bids must be received by Thursday, May 28, 2020, at 10:00 A.M., at Vinton City Hall – 1200 Horridge St. – Vinton, LA 70668. The Town intends to select the lowest responsive bid by a responsible bidder. Specifications upon which to submit proposals may be obtained by contacting Fire Chief Chris Vice @ 337-794-3402.
Burn Permits & Trash Pick-Up
The City of Vinton will temporarily suspend issuing burn permits. However, you can still burn materials if you follow all the rules. Failure to do so may result in a call-out by the Vinton Fire Department and possible fines.
Garbage pick-up by Waste Management will continue at the regular time.
For reference, Section 10-3 of the Vinton, LA Code of Ordinances allows for the opening burning of certain materials under the following guidelines:
- Allowed are leaves, limbs under six inches in diameter, and other plant material.
- Fire confined in an area not larger than ten (10) feet in diameter with a height of not more than four (4) feet.
- Limited to daylight hours.
- Recreational fires limited to an area three (3) feet in diameter and two (2) feet in height.
- Burning area should be fifty (50) feet or more from any structure or combustible material.
- The burning of rubbish, plastics, rubber, or similar products is prohibited.
- Monitor the fire in progress and have on hand a fire extinguisher or other approved on-site fire extinguishing equipment such as dirt, sand, water barrel, garden hose, or water truck. All fires should be extinguished by sunset.
Vinton Public Works Accepting Applications
The Town of Vinton Public Works Department is now seeking applications for several open positions:
- Fulltime water/wastewater operator, Level II Certifications preferred.
- Fulltime lineman in the Electrical Department.
- Temporary employee in Public Works.
Salary will be based on experience. Applications may be picked up at and submitted to Vinton City Hall on Monday to Thursday 7:30 am – 5:00 pm and Friday 8:00 am – noon. For more information, please contact Terry Vice, Director of Public Works, at City Hall (337-589-7453). The Town of Vinton is an equal opportunity employer.
Town of Vinton Accepting Applications
The Town of Vinton is accepting applications for two open positions in the Public Works department. The openings are for a full time electrical person and a full time lineman.
Applications can be picked up and submitted at Vinton City Hall. Please note we are an equal opportunity employer.