Legal Notice
TOWN OF MAMOU
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 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 June 11, 2025 at 6 p.m.
THERE WERE PRESENT: Mayor Leisa Deshotel;
Board of Alderman members:
Robin Young, Eugene Manuel;
Ricardo Goodley, Derrell Thomas
Chief Patrick Hall;
Town Attorney Gregory Vidrine;
Municipal Clerk Chester Granger, Jr.
THERE WERE ABSENT: Brook Chapman
A Public Hearing was held on Proposed Ordinances 01-2025 and 02-2025, after no comment from the public, Hearing was closed.
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 June 11, 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 6 arrests made, no juveniles; 2 accidents; 6 citations issued; 406 Meta Traffic citations; and 4,932 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.
Chief Charles Patrick Hall recommended the board change the employment status of James Bell from full-time patrolman to part-time patrolman at a rate of pay established by the pay schedule.
It was then moved by Derrell Thomas, second by Robin Young to approve the employment status of James Bell from full-time patrolman to part-time patrolman at a rate of pay established by the pay schedule. Motion carries unanimously.
Chief Charles Patrick Hall issued a personnel recommendation to the board to change Joshua Estes employment status from full-time patrolman to part-time patrolman at the rate pay established by the pay schedule.
It was then moved by Derrell Thomas, second by Ricardo Goodley to accept the Chiefs recommendation to change Joshua Estes employment status from full-time to part-time pay established by the pay schedule.Motion carries unanimously.
Chief Charles Patrick Hall issued a personnel recommendation to the board to increase the salary of Secretary Latosha Douget from the rate of $10.00 per hour to the rate of $12.00 per hour.
It was then moved by Derrell Thomas, seconded by Ricardo Goodley to accept the Chiefs recommendation to increase the salary of Latosha Douget from the rate of $10.00 per hour to the rate of $12.00 per hour.Motion carries unanimously.
Chief Hall then advised the Board that he and the mayor had met to discuss the hiring of two (2) crossing guards for the upcoming school year.
Town Clerk, Chester Granger, Jr. noted that financial reports with comparison to Budget Actual have been provided to Board members for review.
Mayor Leisa Deshotel announced the bids and requested a Motion to award said bid to the lowest bidder, Construction Pro, Inc. in the amount of $617,165.00 and by resolution the for-sewer system rehabilitation.
A Motion was then made by Robin Young and second by Derrell Thomas to accept same by resolution. (Resolution Attached)Motion carries unanimously.
Ordinance 02-2025 was presented and A Motion was then made to approve Ordinance 02-2025 for private sale of a lot (lot 2 of block 89, 125 3rd Street -Carlton Davis by Ricardo Goodley and second by Derrell Thomas.
Motion carried unanimously. [ordinance attached]
Ordinance 01-2025 was prese4nted and A Motion was then made to approve Ordinance 01-2025 for private sale to Southern Fabricators by Derrell Thomas and second by Eugene Manuel.Motion carried unanimously. [ordinance attached]
Ms. Kimberly Noel, resident of Mamou then addressed the board with concerns about issues in her neighborhood, more particularly 412 Railroad Avenue. She presented the board with photographs of issues and requested that the Board and Police Department proceed accordingly. The Board thanked Ms. Noel for coming forth and assured her that the issues would be dealt with.
Following an opportunity for public comment, it was then moved by Derrell Thomas, seconded by Eugene Manuel that there being no further business, the meeting be adjourned.
Motion carried unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 6:27 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTESTED:
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Leisa Deshotel Chester Granger, Jr.
Mayor Clerk
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Cost is $145.00