Town of Erath

The meeting included public hearings and adoption of ordinances regarding an $855,000 grant and $1,300,000 electric revenue bonds. An ordinance was adopted amending the process for appointing the Fire Chief. The board approved bills for payment, Change Order #2, and Partial Payment No. 1 for transformers. They authorized advertising for bids for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program and adopted a resolution requesting financial assistance from the State of Louisiana. The August budget-to-actual financial reports were adopted, and an ordinance regulating the use of electrical generators within the Town was introduced.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key items: authorizing the Mayor to contract with an electrical engineer for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant project, giving preliminary approval to the issuance of grant application notes, introducing ordinances related to grant anticipation notes and electric revenue bonds, and amending the process for nominating the Fire Chief. Additionally, the maintenance agreement with E.J.T.'s Lawn Service, LLC was adopted, and the June and July budget-to-actual financial reports were also adopted.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. A Change Order was approved for the Pump Station No. 1 improvements project, modifying the generator and transfer switch. Authorization was granted for a Resolution of Acceptance from Del-Con, LLC, for the completion of the Pump Station No. 1 improvements. The procurement of an Administrative Consultant was authorized for the preparation of the application to the La Office of Community Development for the FY 2026 Clearance Program. An ordinance was agreed to amend regarding the submission of nominees for the appointment of the Fire Chief. The property owner at 700 E. Putnam was instructed to remove items that impede on the Town easement. Shane Bourque and Brady Segura were hired in the Police Department.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. The agenda was amended to include a maintenance agreement between the Town of Erath and DOTD. Public hearings were opened and closed to adopt new water and sewer rates, leading to the adoption of ordinances adjusting user fees. An intergovernmental agreement was authorized for execution between the Town of Erath, Town of Delcambre, and the City of Abbeville to assist in water line work in Delcambre. The May budget-to-actual financial reports were adopted. An ordinance was introduced to amend the operating budget for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025. The issue regarding 700 E. Putnam was tabled for legal counsel advice. The maintenance agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development was adopted. Lastly, the resignation of Douglas Chapman from the Police Department was accepted, and Payton Hardy was hired in the Police Department.

The meeting included a public hearing for the amended operating budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025, and the proposed operating budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026. An ordinance was adopted to amend the operating budget for the mentioned fiscal years.