Town of Many

Key discussions included amending the agenda to adopt Resolution #24 of 2025 for MWPPP for the 2024 monitoring period. Department reports covered water leak repairs, sewer main jetting, street work including Christmas parade support and sidewalk repair, and Animal Control activity. Grant updates included submissions for bulletproof vests and water/sewer line replacements. The Police Chief provided reports highlighting statistics for the year. New Business resolutions were adopted authorizing applications for grants from the Louisiana Community Water Enrichment Fund (CWEF) and the Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP), preliminary approval for a Taxable Excess Revenue Bond, an amendment to the Mowing Agreement with DOTD, and an amendment to the Annual Budget. A representative was appointed to the Sales and Use Tax Commission Board. Reports on finance, sales tax increase, tourism, and events were presented. The Fire Board approved the purchase of new pumper trucks and breathing apparatuses.

The agenda includes approval of minutes from the July 16, 2024 regular session, opening for public comment, department reports (water, sewer, street, animal control, airport, grants, and chief's report), old business, and new business. New business items include introducing ordinances related to building regulations and special events, resolutions for a perimeter fencing project, a lease-purchase agreement for equipment, adopting a millage rate, reviewing and awarding a bid for water treatment plant improvements, changing a checking account signer, renewing airport insurance, and a zoning matter. Reports will be given on financials, sales tax, tourism, the Cultural, Events & Beautification Committee, and the Fire Board. Council member remarks will conclude the meeting.