REGULAR MEETINGPRIVATE
TOWN OF DELCAMBRE
JANUARY 12, 2025
Town of Delcambre regular session convened at 6:00 p.m. on January 12, 2025 at the City Hall, with Mayor Christopher “Tipper” Esponge, presiding.
Prayer was recited
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Christopher “Tipper” Esponge, Alderman Garrett Frederick, Alderman Tevin Lewis, Alderman Cody Trahan, Alderman Steve Broussard, Alderman Bryan Glatter
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
ALSO, PRESENT: Patti L Vincent, Chief Perry Shaw, Brady Segura, Kristy Scott, Todd Vincent, Stephanie Briggs, Christy Dunn, Ryan Broussard, Brock Benoit
MOTION: Introduced by Alderman Steve Broussard and seconded by Alderman Garrett Frederick “moved to accept and dispense the Regular Meeting December 09, 2024." Motion Carried:
MOTION: Introduced by Alderman Bryan Glatter seconded by Alderman Tevin Lewis "moved to accept approval of Invoices." Motion Carried:
MOTION: Introduced by Alderman Bryan Glatter and seconded by Alderman Tevin Lewis "moved to accept and review November Financial Report which was presented." Motion Carried:
MOTION: Mayor Christopher “Tipper” Esponge recommends appointments as follows:
Town Attorney- Attorney Gabe Duhon/ Alderman Steve Broussard and seconded by Alderman Tevin Lewis
Town Clerk- Patti Vincent/ Alderman Cody Trahan and seconded by Alderman Steve Broussard
Police Clerk, Dispatcher- Rebecca Comeaux/Alderman Tevin Lewis and seconded by Alderman Cody Trahan
Street Commissioner-Robert Esponge/Alderman Tevin
Lewis and second by Steve Broussard
Tax Collector-Grace Porrier/Alderman Steve Broussard and second by Alderman Cody Trahan
Engineering Firm-Sellers and Associates/Alderman Steve Broussard and second by Alderman Tevin Lewis
Magistrate Judge-Attorney Gabe Duhon/Alderman Steve Broussard and seconded by Alderman Cody Trahan
Proscuting Attorney-Attorney Bart Broussard/ Alderman Steve Broussard and seconded by Alderman Garrett Frederick
CPA-Christy Dunn/ Alderman Bryan Glatter and second
by Alderman Steve Broussard
Fire Chief-Brock Benoit/ Alderman Tevin Lewis and second by Alderman Cody Trahan
Official Journal-Abbeville Meridional/ Alderman Bryan Glatter and second by Alderman Garrett Frederick:
Motion Carried:
MOTION: Introduced by Steve Broussard and seconded by Alderman Garrett Frederick “moved to approve Alderman Bryan Glatter as Mayor Pro-Temp.” Motion Carried:
MOTION: Introduced by Alderman Garrett Frederick and seconded by Alderman Bryan Glatter “moved to approve to pay Wright National Flood Insurance Co., $11,505.00. Also, to check on Emergency Building” Motion Carried:
MOTION: Introduced by Alderman Bryan Glatter and seconded by Alderman Cody Trahan “moved to approve $4,408.96 to Partners for repair of wrecked Police Unit.” Motion Carried:
MOTION: Introduced by Alderman Steve Broussard and second by Alderman Tevin Lewis “moved to approve $500.00 to allow Patrolman Shane Bourque to attend 4 week refresher Police Academy course. If he quits or terminated within 2 yrs. He will be required to pay back the course fee. Paper work has been signed.” Motion Carried:
MOTION: Introduced by Alderman Steve Broussard and second by Alderman Cody Trahan “moved the approval of hiring Richard Meyers whom is Post Certified as Part-time Patrolman, with pay of $12.00 per hr. subject to Attorney review and providing he passes all requirements. Motion Carried:
MOTION: Introduced by Alderman Tevin Lewis and seconded by Alderman Garrett Frederick “moved to approve the purchase of Ammo for Police Dept., not to exceed $800.00.” Motion Carried:
MOTION: Introduced by Alderman Tevin Lewis and second by Alderman Cody Trahan “moved to approve the purchase of Air Compressor not to exceed $1,000 for Fire Dept.” Motion Carried:
MOTION: Introduced by Alderman Tevin Lewis and seconded by Alderman Steve Broussard “moved to approve to increase Garbage Rates by $2.00 for Iberia Parish residents, from $18.00 to $20.00 per resident to offset the Fuel Sur Charge, effective immediately.” Motion Carried:
DISCUSSION: Camper located at 210 Broussard has expired the 6 month extension, January 2025. A letter had been sent, as a reminder. No response was received. Letter is to be sent giving 30 more days. If no response, Utilities are to be disconnected immediately.
MOTION: Introduced by Alderman Garrett Frederick and second by Alderman Tevin Lewis “moved to approve 2024-2025 LGAP $35,000.00 Grant will be for Technology.” Motion Carried:
MOTION: Introduced by Alderman Cody Trahan and seconded by Alderman Garrett Frederick “moved to approve Minville and Associates to request 2024-25 CWEF $35,000.00 Grant for repairs on Water Tower.” Motion Carried:
MOTION: Introduced by Alderman Bryan Glatter and second by Alderman Tevin Lewis “moved to approve 2025 Engagement letter with Kolder, Slaven and Company, LLC for annual audit FYE 4/30/2025.” Motion Carried:
MOTION: Introduced by Alderman Steve Broussard and second by Alderman Cody Trahan “moved to approve the authorization allowing Sellers and Associates to apply for DRACIF application” Motion Carried:
MOTION: Introduced by Alderman Telvin Lewis and seconded by Alderman Garrett Frederick “moved to approve authorizing Sellers and Associates to prepare LDH documents for accountability rule.” Motion Carried:
MOTION: Introduced by Alderman Bryan Glatter and seconded by Alderman Steve Broussard “moved to approve $12,300.00 warranty must be given, on Police Unit Ford Engine to be taken out of Streets Sales Tax Fund to General Fund.” Motion Carried:
MOTION: Introduced by Alderman Bryan Glatter and second by Alderman Tevin Lewis “moved to approve the repairs of catch basin on E Church $1,470.00 and end of Martin Luther King $1,275.00.” Motion Carried:
MOTION: Introduced by Alderman Garrett Frederick and seconded by Alderman Cody Frederick “moved to adjourn” Motion Carried:
ATTESTED: APPROVED:
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PATTI L VINCENT, CLERK CHRISTOPHER ESPONGE, MAYOR