Legal Notice
TOWN OF MAMOU
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 14, 2024
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 August 14, 2024, at 6 p.m.
THERE WERE PRESENT: Mayor Leisa Deshotel;
Board of Alderman members:
Derrell Thomas, Robin Young
Brook Chapman, Eugene Manuel;
Ricardo Goodley;
Police Chief Patrick Hall;
Town Attorney Nicole Gil;
Municipal Clerk Chester Granger, Jr.
THERE WERE ABSENT: None
Following the opening prayer and recitation of the Pledge cf Allegiance, the meeting was duly convened by Honorable Leisa Deshotel, Mayor, who announced that the Board was ready for the transaction of business.
Town Clerk Chester Granger, Jr. noted that financial reports with comparison to Budget Actual have been provided to Board members for review.
It was moved by Derrell Thomas, second by Eugene Manuel to approve and adopt the proceedings of the regular meeting on July 10, 2024, as submitted.
Motion carried unanimously.
A Police Activity Report was then presented by Police Chief Patrick Hall. The report noted a total of 8 arrest made; 6 accidents worked; 69 citations issued; and 2,182 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.
It was moved by Derrell Thomas, second by Brook Chapman to accept the Chief s recommendation and to approve the reclassification of employment status for Joshua Estes from part-time to full-time patrolman at the pay rate of $14.00 per hour.
Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Dorrcll Thomas, second Dy Brook Chapman to approve the Chief s recommendation and to approve the hiring of Emerson Lejeune, Jr. as part-time patrolman at the pay rate of $13.00 per hour; contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment tests and screening.
Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Derrell Thomas, second by Robin Young to approve the Chief s recommendation and to approve the hiring of Tyler
Edwards as part-time dispatcher at the hourly rate as per payroll schedule; contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment tests and screening.
Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Brook Chapman, second by Eugene Manuel to allow the mayor to enter in to a Corporate Endeavor Agreement with St. Landry-Evangeline United Way.
Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Derrell Thomas, second by Robin Young to allow the mayor to enter in to a Corporate Endeavor Agreement with Mamou Girls Softball Association, Mamou Quarterback. Club, Mamou Youth Football, Grande Mamou Sports, Mamou Group Alcoholic Anonymous, Evangeline Parish School Board, Mamou Rotary Club, and The Mou-Vement.
Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Derrell Thomas, Second by Brook Chapman re consider an additional item not included on the agenda ro allow Katrina Hackney to address the Board concerning the event that (No Limit Riders or Derrell Thomas) held in the Town of Mamou.
Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Brook Chapman, Second by Robin Young to consider an additional item not included on the agenda to allow Terry Richard to address the Board concerning the alleyway behind his home located on Sixth Street.
Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Derrell Thomas, Second by Brook Chapman to consider an additional item not included on the agenda to allow Nelwyn Matthew to address the Board concerning sewage problems at her home located on Sixth Street.
Motion carried unanimously
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 6:30 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTESTED:
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Leisa Deshotel Chester Granger, Jr.
Mayor Clerk
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