Legal Notice
TOWN OF MAMOU
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 11, 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 December 11, 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 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 November 13, 2024, as submitted.
Motion carries unanimously.
A Police Activity Report was then presented by Police Chief Patrick Hall. The report noted a total of 3 arrest made; 2 accidents worked; 5 citations issued; 533 Meta-Traffic citations issued and 3276 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 Robin Young to approve the Chief’s recommendation and to approve the hiring of Lori Jackson as part-time dispatcher at the hourly rate as per payroll schedule, retroactive to December 5, 2024.
Motion carries unanimously.
It was moved by Derrell Thomas, second by Eugene Manuel to approve the Chief’s recommendation and to approve the hiring of Jeremiah Bunn as part-time dispatcher at the hourly rate as per payroll schedule, effective to December 11, 2024.
Motion carries unanimously.
Mr. Paul Fuselier, Acadian Ambulance Director of Community Relations then addressed the board to discuss possible solutions to prioritize emergency calls and improve response time.
Town Clerk, Chester Granger, Jr. noted that financial reports with comparison to Budget Actual have been provided to Board members for review.
Councilman Robin Young then addressed the Board concerning the reappointment of Mr. Randy Miller to Mamou Fire Protection District Board.
It was then moved by Derrell Thomas, second by Brook Chapman to approve the reappointment of Mr. Randy Miller to Mamou Fire Protection District Board.
Motion carries unanimously.
Council Thomas addressed Board concerning the rental fees for the public buildings in the Town of Mamou. He stated that the rental amounts are not affordable. After a lengthy discussion, Mayor Deshotel stated that the Council would receive information on all buildings so they could re-evaluate the rental fees.
Councilman Derrell Thomas then addressed the Board concerning a pay increase for all Board members. He stated that the Board members have not received a pay increase in years. Mayor Deshotel asked Councilman Thomas for a dollar amount that he was requesting for the pay increase and Councilman Thomas stated he felt that the pay should be comparable with the surrounding municipalities. Mayor Deshotel stated that she would research to find the pay rates for surrounding towns and will forward same to council for review.
Introduction of proposed Ordinance 03-2024 amending the year 2024 budget was presented by Mayor Deshotel and was discussed.
It was then moved by Robin Young, second by Brook Chapman to adopt proposed Ordinance 03-2024 as “Amended to 12/31/24 Projected Actual Result at Year End” on the Year 2024 Budget document.
Motion carries unanimously.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 04-2024 approving/ adopting a Year 2025 Budget of anticipated revenues and expenditures was presented by Mayor Deshotel.
It was then moved by Brook Chapman, second by Derrell Thomas to approve/adopt the Proposed Ordinance 04-2024.
Motion carries unanimously.
Mayor Deshotel then asked the Board to consider a motion to set public hearing on the above amendment and proposed budgets as per advertisements on December 23, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
It was then moved by Brook Chapman, second by Derrell Thomas to approve the motion to set a public hearing on amendment and proposed budgets for December 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Motion carries 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 6:46 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTESTED:
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Leisa Deshotel Chester Granger, Jr.
Mayor Clerk
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Cost is $165.00