Legal Notice

TOWN OF MAMOU

REGULAR MEETING

APRIL 9, 2025

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 9, 2025 at 6 p.m.

THERE WERE PRESENT: Mayor Leisa Deshotel;

Board of Alderman members:

Derrell Thomas, Robin Young

Brook Chapman, Eugene Manuel;

Ricardo Goodley; 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 March 12, 2025, as submitted.Motion carries unanimously.

A Police Activity Report was then presented by Mamou Police Chief Charles Patrick Hall. The report noted a total of 2 arrest made; no accidents worked; 5 citations issued; 1411 Meta Traffic citations; and 3080 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 accept the Chief’s recommendation and to approve the hiring of James L. Bell as full-time patrolman as per the pay schedule, pending psych evaluation results.Motion carries unanimously.

It was moved by Derrell Thomas, second by Brook Chapman to accept the Chief’s recommendation and to approve the employment status of Lori Jackson from part-time dispatcher to full-time dispatcher.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.

Attorney Nicole Gil addressed the Board and thanked them for the opportunity to represent the Town and submitted her resignation.

It was moved by Derrell Thomas, second by Brook Chapman to accept the resignation of Town Attorney Nicole Gil.Motion carries unanimously.

Mayor Lesisa Deshotel addressed the Board and recommended Gregory Vidrine as the new Attorney for the Town of Mamou.

It was moved by Eugene Manuel, second by Brook Chapman to approve the mayors’ recommendation to appoint Gregory Vidrine as the Attorney for the Town of Mamou.Motion carries unanimously.

It was moved by Brook Chapman, second by Robin Young to consider an additional item not included on the agenda to allow Katrina Hackney to address the board concerning Mamou Police Department budget in reference to patrol officers rate of pay.Motion carries unanimously.

Katrina Hackney addressed the board regarding the lack of officers and the pay rate for patrol officers.

Following an opportunity for public comment, it was then moved by Brook Chapman, second by Derrell Thomas that there being no further business, the meeting be adjourned.

Motion carried unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 6:16 p.m.

APPROVED: ATTESTED:

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Leisa Deshotel Chester Granger, Jr.

Mayor Clerk

052225

Cost is $110.00