Personnel Committee Meeting
Of the
Assumption Parish Police Jury
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
1. Committee members recorded as present were: Mr. Michael Dias, Chairman; Mr. Leroy Blanchard, Mr. Chris Carter, Mr. Jeff Naquin, Mr. Jamie Ponville
Other Police Jurors recorded as present were: Mr. Charles Breaux, Mr. Ira Patureau, Mr. Ron Alcorn, Mr. Myron Matherne
2. Chairman Michael Dias requested authorization to terminate Mr. Bronson Coupel, Equipment Operator II due to close of the litigation file. The Secretary-Treasurer stated that the Parish Manager and herself were informed that the litigation has been closed and recommended termination.
3. Committee member Jamie Ponville offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Chris Carter, “THAT, the committee approve the termination of Mr. Bronson Coupel, Equipment Operator II.” This motion was unanimously adopted.
4. Chairman Michael Dias requested authorization to amend the Personnel Manual with the amendments as provided. The Secretary-Treasurer stated that the majority of them are relative to changes in positions that were done in Road and Bridge and job title changes based on job duties that have changed. She stated that they must keep up the internal controls to reflect what is current. She stated that there is no changes in the policy that is different from how we are currently operating.
5. Committee member Jeff Naquin offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Leroy Blanchard, “THAT, the committee approve and authorize to amend the Personnel Manual with the amendments as provided.” This motion was unanimously adopted.
6. Chairman Michael Dias requested approximately three (3) weeks of FMLA leave for the Permit Officer.
7. Committee member Chris Carter offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Jeff Naquin, “THAT, the committee approve approximately three (3) weeks of FMLA leave for the Permit Officer.” This motion was unanimously adopted.
8. Chairman Michael Dias requested approval to end the probationary period for Mr. Roger Prejean, Equipment Operator II effective 4/11/2025. The Parish Manager stated that he does recommend this. Committee member Jeff Naquin asked if this employee has completed and passed everything that dealt with handling equipment. The Parish Manager stated that this employee has.
9. Committee member Jeff Naquin offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Leroy Blanchard, “THAT, the committee approve to end the probationary period for Mr. Roger Prejean, Equipment Operator II effective 4/11/2025.” This motion was unanimously adopted.
10. Chairman Michael Dias requested approval to end the probationary period for Mr. Chad Breaux, Equipment Operator III effective 4/14/2025. The Parish Manager stated that this is his recommendation as well. Committee member Chris Carter asked the Parish Manager if these hires were actually operating equipment. The Parish Manager stated that they are operating equipment.
11. Committee member Jeff Naquin offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Leroy Blanchard, “THAT, the committee approve to end the probationary period for Mr. Chad Breaux, Equipment Operator III effective 4/14/2025.” This motion was unanimously adopted.
12. Chairman Michael Dias requested approval to end the probationary period for Ms. Daneil Miles, 911 Admin Assistant/Field Worker effective 4/19/2025 with a recommended two (2) step increase. The OHSEP Director stated that he is recommending this. He stated that this young lady in the last two (2) months has proven to be very proactive. He stated that he is recommending a two (2) step increase because she is beyond his expectation. He also stated that she has started to learn the permit process.
13. Committee member Chris Carter offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Jeff Naquin, “THAT, the committee approve to end the probationary period for Ms. Daneil Miles, 911 Admin Assistant/Field Worker effective 4/19/2025 with a recommended two (2) step increase.” This motion was unanimously adopted.
14. Chairman Michael Dias requested approval to transfer Mr. Joshua Thomas, Maintenance Worker R&B to Maintenance Worker GF (5-8’s) effective 4/18/2025. The Parish Manager stated that this is his recommendation. Committee member Chris Carter asked the Parish Manager if he finished his Organizational Chart that they were requesting. The Parish Manager stated that he has not completed it yet. Committee member Chris Carter recommended we wait until he completes the Organizational Chart to make these moves. The Parish Manager stated that this is more of where the employee is paid from then the organizational purpose. Committee member Jamie Ponville asked if he was just transferring this employee from Road and Bridge to Maintenance. The Parish Manager stated that from the time he was hired on to now we’ve lost employees and he was only cutting grass. He stated that the employee is not opposed to this change. Police Juror Ron Alcorn asked what does this do to his pay. The Parish Manager stated that his pay will stay the same.
15. Committee member Jeff Naquin offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Leroy Blanchard, “THAT, the committee approve to transfer Mr. Joshua Thomas, Maintenance Worker R&B to Maintenance Worker GF (5-8’s) effective 4/18/2025.” This motion passed with Chris Carter opposing.
16. Chairman Michael Dias requested approval to transfer Mr. Damion Daggs, APCC Maintenance Worker to Maintenance Worker R&B (4-10’s) effective 4/18/2025. The Parish Manager stated this is his recommendation and the employee is not opposed to it. The Secretary-Treasurer stated that we hired someone last week for APCC Maintenance Worker.
17. Committee member Leroy Blanchard offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Jamie Ponville, “THAT, the committee approve to transfer Mr. Damion Daggs, APCC Maintenance Worker to Maintenance Worker R&B (4-10’s) effective 4/18/2025. This motion passed with Chris Carter opposing.
18. Chairman Michael Dias requested approval to transfer Mr. Lawrence Cole, Maintenance Worker GF to Maintenance Worker R&B (4-10’s) effective 4/18/2025. The Parish Manager stated that this is also his recommendation. Committee member Leroy Blanchard asked if this has an impact with his Organizational Charts. He asked if it was more of the position rather than the person filling the position in the chart. The Parish Manager stated that this is work schedule conflicts that were happening with how employees were getting paired to work.
19. Committee member Jamie Ponville offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Leroy Blanchard, “THAT, the committee approve to transfer Mr. Lawrence Cole, Maintenance Worker GF to Maintenance Worker R&B (4-10’s) effective 4/18/2025.” This motion passed with Chris Carter opposing.
20. Committee member Chris Carter stated that the Parish Manager had two (2) weeks to make changes to the Organizational Chart and it still is not complete. He stated that he can’t approve any moves until the chart is complete. The Parish Manager stated that he does understand.
21. Chairman Michael Dias requested approval to transfer Mr. Russell Giroir, Quality Control Inspector from 1% to Drainage effective 4/18/2025. The Parish Manager stated that this is his recommendation and no change besides where the employee is getting paid from.
22. Committee member Jamie Ponville offered a motion, seconded Mr. Jeff Naquin, “THAT, the committee approve to transfer Mr. Russell Giroir, Quality Control Inspector form 1% to Drainage effective 4/18/2025.” This motion passed with Chris Carter opposing.
23. Chairman Michael Dias requested a meeting with the Road and Bridge Personnel to discuss current operational matters that may be held in Executive Session.
24. Committee member Chris Carter offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Jeff Naquin, “THAT, the committee approve to enter into Executive Session.” This motion was unanimously adopted.
25. Committee member Chris Carter offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Jeff Naquin, “THAT, the committee approve to enter back into Regular Session.” This motion was unanimously adopted.
26. Chairman Michael Dias stated that no action was taken from the meeting with Road and Bridge Personnel to discuss current operational matters.
27. Committee member Chris Carter offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Jeff Naquin, “THAT, the committee approve to deviate.” This motion was unanimously adopted.
28. The Secretary-Treasurer stated that she has a request for a new ADA. She stated that an ADA retired last month and we are looking to have him replaced with Mr. Allen Davis effective 4/10/2025.
29. Committee member Jeff Naquin offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Jamie Ponville, “THAT, the committee approve the hiring of ADA Allen Davis, to be effective April 10, 2025.” This motion was unanimously adopted.
30. Chairman Michael Dias questioned if we had any public comments, questions or concerns regarding this item due to it being a deviation. Following three (3) calls, there were no public comments received.
31. Committee member Jeff Naquin offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Jamie Ponville, “THAT, there being no further business to come before the Personnel Committee, the meeting be adjourned.” The motion was unanimously adopted.
Kim M. Torres Michael Dias
Secretary-Treasurer Personnel Committee Chairman
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Cost: $225.00