Ville Platte Gazette
May 21, 2026
Legal Notice
TOWN OF MAMOU
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 8, 2026
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Mamou met in regular session at·their regular meeting place, the City Hall Meeting Room, on April 8, 2026 at 6 p.m.
THERE WERE PRESENT: Mayor Leisa Deshotel; Board of Alderman members: Derrell Thomas, Robin Young, Eugene Manuel, Ricardo Goodley, Brook Chapman, Mamou Police Chief Patrick Hall, Town Attorney Gregory Vidrine; Municipal Clerk Chester Granger, Jr.
THERE WERE ABSENT: None
Following the opening prayer and recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, the meeting was duly convened by Honorable Leisa Deshotel, Mayor, who announced that the Board was ready for the transaction of business.
It was moved by Derrell Thomas, second by Eugene Manuel to approve and adopt the proceedings of the regular meeting on March ll, 2026, as submitted.
Motion carries unanimously.
A Police Activity Report was then presented by Mamou Police Chief Charles P. Hall. The report noted a total of 5 arrest made; 4 accidents worked; 30 citations issued; and 4424 miles logged during patrols and other activities for the prior monthly period.
Chief Charles Patrick Hall then issued personnel recommendations for consideration by the Board to change the employment status of Callie Miller from part-time dispatcher to full-time dispatcher effective March 26, 2026, at a rate of pay established by the pay schedule.
It was then accept the employment
moved by Derrell Thomas, second by Brook Chapman to Chiefs recommendation to change Callie Miller’s status from part-time dispatcher to full-time dispatcher effective March 26, 2026, at a rate of pay established by the pay schedule.
Motion carries unanimously.
Chief Charles Patrick Hall then issued personnel recommendations for consideration by the Board to change the employment status of Allison McCullough from full-time dispatcher to part-time diop tcher effective March 26, 2026, at a rate or pay e Lablisnea by the pay schedule.
It was moved by Derrell Thomas, second by Ricardo Goodley to accept the Chiefs recommendation to change Allison McCullough’s employment status from full-time dispatcher to part-time dispatcher effective March 26, 2026, at a rate of pay established by the pay schedule.
Motion carries unanimously.
Chief Charles Patrick Hall then issued personnel recommendations for consideration by the Board to change the employment status of Patrolman Justin Jack from full-time patrolman to part-time patrolman effective April 5, 2026, at a rate of pay established by the pay schedule.
It was moved by Derrell Thomas, second by Robin Young to accept the Chiefs recommendation to change Patrolman Justin Jack’s employment status from full-time patrolman to part-time patrolman effective April 5,2026, at a rate of pay established by the pay schedule.
Motion carries unanimously.
Town Clerk, Chester Granger, Jr. noted that financial reports with comparison to Budget Actual have been provided to Board members for review.
Councilman Brook Chapman advised the board of a request to purchase town property by an adjacent owner. Discussion was had, no action taken.
Mayor Deshotel proposed a resolution calling for April as Fair
Housing Month.
It was moved by Robin Young, second by Brook Chapman to accept the resolution proclaiming April as Fair Housing Month.
Motion carries unanimously. [resolution attached}
Mayor Deshotel presented a Notice of Acceptance Substantially
complete Sewer Rehab Project.
It was moved by Brook Chapman, second by Eugene Manuel to accept same.
Motion carries unanimously.
Mayor Deshotel presented a Resolution for Property Tax Millage
Rates for 2026.
It was moved by Derrell Thomas, second by Brook Chapman to adopt the resolution for property tax millage rates for the year 2026, general alimony (Mamou) 6.8 mills and public street/sidewalks (Mamou} 12.450 mills.
Motion carries unanimously. [resolution attached]
It was moved by Robin Young, second by Derrell Thomas to consider an additional item not included on the agenda allowing Candice Terry to address the board concerning Louisiana Love the Boot clean up day.
Motion carries unanimously.
Candice Terry then announced Louisiana Love the Boot week beginning that April 20, 2026, a clean-up day. The public is invited and encouraged to attend a cleanup day beginning at 10:00 a.m. starting at Main and Sixth Street.
Following an opportunity for public comment, it was then moved by Derrell Thomas, second by Brook Chapman that there being no further business, the meeting be adjourned.
Motion carried unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 6:28 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTESTED:
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Leisa Deshotel Chester Granger, Jr.
Mayor Clerk
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Cost is $165.00