Joseph B. Dupont

The meeting agenda includes public comments and the ratification of reappointments for the City Attorney, City Prosecutor, City Clerk, Tax Collector, and Fire Chief. Key business items involve amending the personnel manual to include a Chief Operating Officer position, the appointment of a Mayor Pro-Tem, and the passing of resolutions to appoint directors to the Louisiana Energy and Power Authority and the Louisiana Municipal Natural Gas Purchasing and Distribution Authority. Additionally, the agenda covers the declaration of surplus equipment, committee reports from various department directors and chiefs, and the review of police and fire reports and payroll vouchers.

The meeting includes a public hearing to consider a property re-subdivision request. The regular meeting agenda covers the approval of the re-subdivision, the issuance of an alcohol beverage permit for a community event, and a resolution for federal funding applications related to infrastructure and flood mitigation. Additionally, the board will discuss hiring a college student intern, establishing new utility service requirements, and addressing the transition from customer-submitted meter photos to physical utility readings. Other agenda items involve declaring surplus for two police vehicles, designating an official newspaper journal, advertising for a fiscal agent, reviewing financial invoices, and acknowledging monthly financial, police, and fire department reports.

The meeting featured a presentation on a FEMA grant for a Stormwater Master Plan and a discussion regarding a transition strategy for moving utility customers from submitting meter photographs to allowing direct access for meter readings. Additionally, the Board discussed a new policy for verifying utility service eligibility through proof of ownership or lease, and reviewed proposed amendments to the fiscal budget.

The board approved resolutions to accept proposals and enter into contracts for grant consultation and engineering services regarding infrastructure projects, as well as to authorize the submission of pre-applications to the Statewide Flood Control Program. Ordinances were adopted to amend public records request fees and utility payment fees. Additionally, the board issued a proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month, appointed a new Public Works Director, approved an ordinance to adjust future regular meeting times, and declared various municipal equipment as surplus for disposal.

The agenda includes adopting resolutions to apply for infrastructure grant funding and flood control assistance. The board will consider ordinances to update public record request fees and establish new utility payment processing fees. Additionally, the meeting will feature a proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month, the appointment of a new Public Works Director, an ordinance change to the monthly meeting time, the declaration of surplus equipment, approval of city invoices, and the review of monthly financial and department reports.