CITY OF OPELOUSAS
OPELOUSAS, LOUISIANA
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 13, 2015
The Council of the City of Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, State of Louisiana, convened in a regular session on this 13th
day of January 2015 at 5:00 p.m.
With Mayor Reginald Tatum presiding, the meeting was called to order.
Mayor Tatum requested the Clerk to call the roll and the following Council members were PRESENT: Marvin Richard,
Julius Alsandor, J. Tyrone Glover, Blair Briggs, Sherell Roberts and Jacqueline Martin. ABSENT: None.
A moment of silent meditation was observed. Alderwoman Sherell Roberts led the Pledge of Allegiance and Alderman J.
Tyrone Glover led the Prayer.
On a motion by Alderwoman Jacqueline Martin, seconded by Alderman Julius Alsandor, and unanimously carried, it was
resolved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on 12/09/2014.
On a motion by Alderman Julius Alsandor, seconded by Alderman Blair Briggs and unanimously carried, it was
resolved to adopt the agenda, with the following changes: deleting under the CONSENTS Section, Item No. 8-b,
“Mayor’s Appointments: City Auditing Firm”; adding under the CONSENTS Sections, Item No. 12-A, “Accept the
retirement request of former Police Chief Perry Gallow, effective 12/31/2014, and approve payment for 1,032 hours of
unused annual leave in the amount of $43,658.80”; Item No. 12-B, “Authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign
the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for the fiscal year ending 08/31/2014”; adding under the PRESENTATIONS
Section, Item No. 20-A, “Discuss request by Mrs. Patricia Barnaba to transfer $103,000 from the Fiscal Year 2013-2014
budget to the 2014-2015 budget for bar screen replacement and installation as was previously approved at the 05/13/2014
Council Meeting for the Sewer Department”; deleting the RESOLUTIONS Section, Item No. 28, “A Resolution
Authorizing the City of Opelousas to obtain a VISA business card through American Bank”.
CONSENTS
Appointment of Mayor Pro-Tempore for 2015. A motion was made by Alderwoman Jacqueline Martin to nominate
Alderman Julius Alsandor as Mayor Pro-Tem for 2015. No other nominations were made. On a motion by Alderwoman
Jacqueline Martin and seconded by Alderwoman Sherell Roberts, it was resolved to accept the nomination of Julius
Alsandor as Mayor Pro-Tempore for 2015. A roll call vote was taken with the following results:
YEAS: Marvin Richard, Julius Alsandor, Blair Briggs, Sherell Roberts, and Jacqueline Martin.
NAYS: J. Tyrone Glover.
ABSENT: None.
Mayor’s Appointments.
City Attorney – Attorney Jarvis Claiborne.
On a motion by Alderman Julius Alsandor and seconded by Alderman J. Tyrone Glover, it was resolved to approve the appointment
of Attorney Jarvis Claiborne as City Attorney. A roll call vote was taken with the following results:
YEAS: Marvin Richard, Julius Alsandor, J. Tyrone Glover, Blair Briggs, Sherell Roberts, and Jacqueline Martin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
City Auditing Firm – no action on this item. Current auditing firm is Kolder, Champagne, and Slaven.
City Clerk & Tax Collector – Leisa S. Anderson.
On a motion by Alderman Blair Briggs and seconded by Alderman Marvin Richard, it was resolved to approve the appointment of
Leisa S. Anderson as City Clerk & Tax Collector. A roll call vote was taken with the following results:
YEAS: Marvin Richard, J. Tyrone Glover, Blair Briggs, Sherell Roberts, and Jacqueline Martin.
NAYS: Julius Alsandor.
ABSENT: None.
City Engineering Firm – Morgan Goudeau & Associates, Inc.
On a motion by Alderman Blair Briggs and seconded by Alderman Julius Alsandor, it was resolved to approve the appointment of
Morgan Goudeau & Associates, Inc., as the City Engineering Firm. A roll call vote was taken with the following results:
YEAS: Marvin Richard, Julius Alsandor, J. Tyrone Glover, Blair Briggs, Sherell Roberts, and Jacqueline Martin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
Official Journal (Newspaper) – Daily World.
On a motion by Alderman J. Tyrone Glover and seconded by Alderman Marvin Richard, it was resolved to approve the appointment
of Daily World as the Official Journal (Newspaper). A roll call vote was taken with the following results:
YEAS: Marvin Richard, Julius Alsandor, J. Tyrone Glover, Blair Briggs, Sherell Roberts, and Jacqueline Martin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
Appointment of Committees for 2015.
Budget Committee: Blair Briggs, Chairman; Jacqueline Martin, Vice Chairwoman; Sherell Robert; Marvin Richard.
Personnel Committee: J. Tyrone Glover, Chairman; Sherell Roberts, Vice Chairwoman; Julius Alsandor; Jacqueline Martin.
General Services Committee: Marvin Richard, Chairman; Julius Alsandor, Vice Chairman; J. Tyrone Glover; Blair Briggs.
On a motion by Alderman Julius Alsandor and seconded by Alderwoman Jacqueline Martin and Alderman Blair Briggs, it
was resolved to accept the appointment of Committees for 2015. A roll call vote was taken with the following results:
YEAS: Marvin Richard, Julius Alsandor, J. Tyrone Glover, Blair Briggs, Sherell Roberts, and Jacqueline Martin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
On a motion by Alderman Blair Briggs and seconded by Alderman Julius Alsandor, it was resolved to accept the
resignation of Police Communications Officer Daisy Grabert, effective 12/04/2014, and approve payment for eighty (80)
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hours of unused annual leave, pending verification from Fire & Police Civil Service. A roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
YEAS: Marvin Richard, Julius Alsandor, J. Tyrone Glover, Blair Briggs, Sherell Roberts, and Jacqueline Martin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
On a motion by Alderman Julius Alsandor and seconded by Alderman J. Tyrone Glover, it was resolved to accept the
resignation of Probationary Police Officer John Malveaux, effective 12/29/2014, and approve payment for thirty-six (36)
hours of unused annual leave, pending verification from Fire & Police Civil Service and satisfactory return of all
equipment to Opelousas Police Department. A roll call vote was taken with the following results:
YEAS: Marvin Richard, Julius Alsandor, J. Tyrone Glover, Blair Briggs, Sherell Roberts, and Jacqueline Martin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
Approve the termination of administrative leave with pay for Police Officer First Class Herbert Levier, pending formal
correspondence from previous verbal disclosure by the Louisiana State Police (investigating agency). This item was
deleted.
On a motion by Alderman Blair Briggs and seconded by Alderwoman Jacqueline Martin, it was resolved to forward the
retirement request of former Police Chief Perry Gallow, effective 12/31/2014, and payment for 1,032 hours of unused
annual leave in the amount of $43,658.80 to the Budget Committee for review. A roll call vote was taken with the following
results:
YEAS: Marvin Richard, Julius Alsandor, J. Tyrone Glover, Blair Briggs, Sherell Roberts, and Jacqueline Martin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
On a motion by Alderman Blair Briggs and seconded by Alderwoman Jacqueline Martin, it was resolved to grant
authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for Audits for the fiscal year
ending 08/31/2014. A roll call vote was taken with the following results:
YEAS: Marvin Richard, Julius Alsandor, J. Tyrone Glover, Blair Briggs, Sherell Roberts, and Jacqueline Martin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Pursuant to an advertisement in the Daily World, a Public Hearing was opened at 5:36 p.m. to adopt AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4 OF 1998, AMENDING CHAPTER 1, SECTION 12 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF OPELOUSAS, INCORPORATING INTO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE
CITY CERTAIN PROPERTY AND CHANGING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY ACCORDINGLY. (FELIX
OCTAVE PAVY). Mrs. Margaret Doucet stated that this item had come before the Planning Commission on 01/12/2015
and they sent a recommendation of approval. The developer stated that a nationally known retailer would be building on
this property but he was not at liberty to disclose the identity at this time. Mrs. Joella Leblanc asked the developer how
many jobs would be available and if they would be full-time jobs. The developer stated that approximately 150 jobs
would be available with approximately 100 of those jobs being full time.
The Public Hearing was closed at 5:45 p.m.
ORDINANCE NO. 01 OF 2015
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4 OF 1998, AMENDING CHAPTER 1, SECTION 12 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF OPELOUSAS, INCORPORATING INTO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY
CERTAIN PROPERTY AND CHANGING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY ACCORDINGLY.
(FELIX OCTAVE PAVY)
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Opelousas, State of Louisiana, that Chapter 1, Section 12 of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Opelousas be, and the same is hereby amended and the corporate limits of the City of Opelousas
described therein be changed in such manner as to include the following described property:
A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND DESIGNATED AS TRACT A OF THE ESTATE OF E.E. PAVY, SR. CONTAINING
5.339 ACRES OR 232,555 SQUARE FEET, LOCATED IN SECTIONS 150 AND 160, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST, ST.
LANDRY PARISH, STATE OF LOUISIANA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT
THE INTERSECTION OF THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SOUTH UNION STREET - LOUISIANA STATE HIGHWAY
NO. 182 AND THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF HEATHER DRIVE, SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF
BEGINNING AND LABELED P.O.B.; THEN, PROCEEDING ALONG THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF HEATHER
DRIVE, ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A DELTA OF 91 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 20 SECONDS, A RADIUS OF
40.00 FEET, AN ARC LENGTH OF 63.78 FEET, A CHORD BEARING OF SOUTH 66 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 35 SECONDS WEST
AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 57.23 FEET TO A POINT; THEN, NORTH 67 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 45 SECONDS WEST A
DISTANCE OF 72.67 FEET TO A POINT; THEN, ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A DELTA OF 25 DEGREES 28
MINUTES 52 SECONDS, A RADIUS OF 175.00 FEET, AN ARC LENGTH OF 77.83 FEET, A CHORD BEARING OF NORTH 80
DEGREES 40 MINUTES 11 SECONDS WEST AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 77.19 FEET TO A POINT; THEN SOUTH 86
DEGREES 35 MINUTES 23 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 518.38 FEET TO A POINT; THEN, DEPARTING SAID RIGHT OF
WAY LINE, NORTH 03 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 37 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 92.94 FEET TO A POINT; THEN, NORTH
41 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 23 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 37.72 FEET TO A POINT; THEN NORTH 03 DEGREES 24
MINUTE4S 37 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 176.93 FEET TO A POINT; THEN NORTH 86 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 23
SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 808.51 FEET TO A POINT, SAID POINT BEING LOCATED ALONG THE WESTERLY RIGHT
OF WAY LINE OF SOUTH UNIION STREET - LOUISIANA STATE HIGHWAY NO. 182; THEN, PROCEEDING ALONG SAID
RIGHT OF WAY LINE, ALONG A NON-TANGENT CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A DELTA OF 07 DEGREES 02 MINUTES
53 SECONDS, A RADIUS OF 2,824.93 FEET, AN ARC LENGTH OF 347.50 FEET, A CHORD BEARING OF SOUTH 17 DEGREES
11 MINUTES 29 SECONDS WEST AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 347.28 FEET TO POINT OF BEGINNING. (FELIX OCTAVE
PAVY)
Said Ordinance having been introduced on December 9, 2014, by Alderman Julius Alsandor, notice of public hearing having
been published, said public hearing having been held, the title having been read and the Ordinance considered, on a motion by
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Alderman Blair Briggs, and seconded by Alderwoman Sherell Roberts, to adopt the ordinance, a record vote was taken and the
following result was had:
YEAS: Marvin Richard, Julius Alsandor, J. Tyrone Glover, Blair Briggs, Sherell Roberts, and Jacqueline Martin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
Whereupon the presiding officer declared the Ordinance duly adopted on this 13 th day of January 2015.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
PRESENTATIONS
Discuss request for approval of the plat being submitted for the zoning of property located at US HWY 182 SOUTH – S
UNION STREET @ HEATHER DRIVE (Felix Octave Pavy). On a motion by Alderman Blair Briggs and seconded by
Alderwoman Jacqueline Martin, it was resolved to approve the request for approval of the plat being submitted for the
zoning of property located at US HWY 182 SOUTH – S UNION STREET @ HEATHER DRIVE (Felix Octave Pavy). A
roll call vote was taken with the following results:
YEAS: Marvin Richard, Julius Alsandor, J. Tyrone Glover, Blair Briggs, Sherell Roberts, and Jacqueline Martin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
Discuss request for approval of the property located at US HWY 182 SOUTH – S UNION STREET @ HEATHER DRIVE
to be ZONED AS C1 (Commercial 1) (Felix Octave Pavy). On a motion by Alderman Blair Briggs and seconded by
Alderman Julius Alsandor, it was resolved to approve the request for approval of the property located at US HWY 182
SOUTH – S UNION STREET @ HEATHER DRIVE to be ZONED AS C1 (Commercial 1) (Felix Octave Pavy).
A roll call vote was taken with the following results:
YEAS: Marvin Richard, Julius Alsandor, J. Tyrone Glover, Blair Briggs, Sherell Roberts, and Jacqueline Martin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
Discuss request for CONDITIONAL USE of property located at US HWY 182 SOUTH – S UNION STREET @ HEATHER
DRIVE to operate a Drive-thru Pharmacy Window (Felix Octave Pavy). On a motion by Alderman Blair Briggs and
seconded by Alderman Julius Alsandor, it was resolved to approve the request for CONDITIONAL USE of property
located at US HWY 182 SOUTH – S UNION STREET @ HEATHER DRIVE to operate a Drive-thru Pharmacy Window
(Felix Octave Pavy). A roll call vote was taken with the following results:
YEAS: Marvin Richard, Julius Alsandor, J. Tyrone Glover, Blair Briggs, Sherell Roberts, and Jacqueline Martin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
Discuss request for CONDITIONAL USE of property located at US HWY 182 SOUTH – S UNION STREET @ HEATHER
DRIVE for the sale of Alcohol (Felix Octave Pavy). On a motion by Alderman Blair Briggs and seconded by Alderwoman
Sherell Roberts, it was resolved to approve the request for CONDITIONAL USE of property located at US HWY 182
SOUTH – S UNION STREET @ HEATHER DRIVE for the sale of Alcohol (Felix Octave Pavy). A roll call vote was taken
with the following results:
YEAS: Marvin Richard, Julius Alsandor, J. Tyrone Glover, Blair Briggs, Sherell Roberts, and Jacqueline Martin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
Discuss request for VARIANCE of property located at US HWY 182 SOUTH – S UNION STREET @ HEATHER DRIVE
for Parking Spaces (Felix Octave Pavy). On a motion by Alderman Blair Briggs and seconded by Alderman Julius
Alsandor, it was resolved to approve the request for VARIANCE of property located at US HWY 182 SOUTH – S
UNION STREET @ HEATHER DRIVE for Parking Spaces (Felix Octave Pavy). A roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
YEAS: Marvin Richard, Julius Alsandor, J. Tyrone Glover, Blair Briggs, Sherell Roberts, and Jacqueline Martin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
Discuss request for VARIANCE of property located in an R2 (Residential 2) Zone at 1319 Fern Street Lot #14 to place a
Mobile Home for his personal residence (Joseph Charles). On a motion by Alderwoman Jacqueline Martin and seconded
by Alderman J. Tyrone Glover, it was resolved to approve the request for VARIANCE of property located in an R2
(Residential 2) Zone at 1319 Fern Street Lot #14 to place a Mobile Home for his personal residence (Joseph Charles). A
roll call vote was taken with the following results:
YEAS: Marvin Richard, Julius Alsandor, J. Tyrone Glover, Blair Briggs, Sherell Roberts, and Jacqueline Martin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
Discuss request by Mr. Israel Roberts regarding budgeted repairs to Well #7 from FY 2013-2014. Mr. Roberts informed
the Council that he had previously been approved for $34,765.25 in fiscal year 2013-2014 budget to pay for well repairs.
The repairs were not completed until this fiscal year and he is requesting that these funds be transferred to this fiscal
year’s budget to pay Griner Drilling. On a motion by Alderwoman Jacqueline Martin and seconded by Alderman Julius
Alsandor, it was resolved to approve the request to transfer $34,765.25 from fiscal year 2013-2014 budget to the fiscal
year 2014-2015 budget to pay Griner Drilling for repairs to Well #7 for the Water Department. A roll call vote was taken
with the following results:
YEAS: Marvin Richard, Julius Alsandor, J. Tyrone Glover, Blair Briggs, Sherell Roberts, and Jacqueline Martin.
NAYS: None.
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ABSENT: None.
Discuss request by Mrs. Patricia Barnaba to transfer $103,000 from the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 budget to the 2014-2015
budget for bar screen replacement and installation as was previously approved at the 05/13/2014 Council Meeting for the
Sewer Department from 315-55031-7021 (Capital Outlay). On a motion by Alderman Blair Briggs and seconded by
Alderman Marvin Richard, it was resolved to approve the request by Mrs. Patricia Barnaba to transfer $103,000 from the
Fiscal Year 2013-2014 budget to the 2014-2015 budget for bar screen replacement and installation as was previously
approved at the 05/13/2014 Council Meeting for the Sewer Department from 315-55031-7021 (Capital Outlay). A roll call
vote was taken with the following results:
YEAS: Marvin Richard, Julius Alsandor, J. Tyrone Glover, Blair Briggs, Sherell Roberts, and Jacqueline Martin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
Discuss request by Fire Chief Lee Cahanin to hire additional personnel to fill vacancies. Chief Cahanin informed the
Council that, in September 2014, he was approved to hire seven firefighters. He ended up with four and needed three more
to fill his staff. Chief Cahanin stated that he would like to hire a total of five. The additional two individuals’ pay would
be absorbed in the salaries of the two upcoming retirees. On a motion by Alderman Julius Alsandor and seconded by
Alderman Marvin Richard, it was resolved to approve the request by Fire Chief Lee Cahanin to hire five additional
personnel to fill vacancies. A roll call vote was taken with the following results:
YEAS: Marvin Richard, Julius Alsandor, J. Tyrone Glover, Blair Briggs, Sherell Roberts, and Jacqueline Martin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
Discuss request by Police Chief Donald Thompson regarding an increase in salaries and raises for non-commissioned
police personnel (Police Communications Officers, Secretary, Police Records Clerks). Chief Thompson stated that he
would increase the starting pay for these personnel from $7.50 per hour to $10.00 per hour across the board. Chief
Thompson stated that these increases would not cost the City any additional money. Alderman Alsandor stated that there
is some data that has to be finalized. He stated that this is a Civil Service issue if he increases the pay across the Board. He
asked Mrs. Linda Walker to comment on this matter and she stated that she does not handle the Fire and Police
departments because they have their own Civil Service board. Alderman Tyrone Glover the Chief if he had calculated
how much funding he would need so that he does not go over his budget. It was suggested that this matter be forwarded to
the Budget Committee for review. On a motion by Alderman Blair Briggs and seconded by Alderman Marvin Richard
and Alderwoman Jacqueline Martin, it was resolved to forward to the Budget Committee for review on Tuesday, January
20, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.
Discuss request by Police Chief Donald Thompson for $25,000.00 in computer line item to replace funds used for the
purchase of body cameras for officers. This item was deleted.
Discussion by Mrs. Sandra Davis concerning the lease for North Park Concession Stand. Mrs. Davis stated that she wants
North and South Park Concessions to be equal as far as contracts and she wants to find out what to do to revisit the
contracts. Ms. Anderson explained that the South Park has a mobile concession stand owned by Mr. Thierry and he is only
leasing the property from the City. Mrs. Davis is leasing a building from the City at the North Park. Alderman Julius
Alsandor pointed out that the North Park Concession Stand was put through a bidding process several months ago and
Mrs. Davis still has not signed her contract. Mrs. Davis is asking that the Council revisit this matter. Mayor Tatum stated
that he would have the attorney look at the contract. On a motion by Alderman Julius Alsandor, seconded by Alderman
Marvin Richard and unanimously carried, it was resolved to allow the attorney to review the contract and revisit at the
next meeting.
At this time, Mayor Tatum recognized the new Council members and allowed them the opportunity to address the
audience. Alderwoman Sherell Roberts thanked everyone for trusting her to be on this Board and that she wants to work
with the Police and Fire Departments and the citizens to make the best decisions for this City on everybody’s part.
Alderman J. Tyrone Glover thanked everyone for trusting him and giving him a chance to prove himself to the City that
he loves so much. He stated that he has a great vision for this City with employment, streets, schools, and a City bus.
Alderman Marvin Richard thanked everyone for giving him the opportunity and he will work hard with his Council
members and Mayor to beautify our City. He commended the City workers who are out there working hard.
Mayor Tatum stated that he served as a Councilman for numerous years and as Mayor he wants to thank everyone for
trusting him with the City.
Chief Donald Thompson thanked everyone for their support and stated that he will give the citizens additional police
officers patrolling. He has everyone from his assistant Chief on down doing patrols.
City Attorney Jarvis Claiborne thanked the Mayor for the nomination and the City Council for the unanimous approval.
He stated he will do his utmost best to protect the City of Opelousas and he is interested in the City moving forward.
Engineer’s Monthly Status Report. Mr. William Jarrell thanked the Council for appointing his firm for another year. The
Burr Street project is substantially complete. The Elevated Water Storage Tank is being repainted but progress is slow due
to the weather. The Walnut Street water line has been repaired and the street is being repaired. Alderman Tyrone Glover
asked for an update of the bridge on Pine Street. Mr. Jarrell stated that he was not aware of this project. Alderman Glover
asked that they go out to view the progress of this project. Alderwoman Jacqueline Martin asked about the status of the
cost estimate for Veazie Street. Alderwoman Martin would also like to revisit the Mouton Street Bridge Project. Mayor
Tatum stated that there is a way the City can get some of the “Road Home” money for road repairs. Mayor Tatum also
stated that the Mr. Cyrus Auzenne has some funds for the City from Solid Waste for road repairs.
Presentation by Mr. Leonard Rainey, Regional Representative for Senator David Vitter. Mr. Rainey stated that his job
duties entail assisting the Council and the Chief in any matters on a federal level. Mayor Tatum requested a town hall
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meeting for the citizens to sit in and address any concerns. Mr. Rainey stated that they do satellite office hours every
quarter and that it would be a couple of months before the next meeting but he would notify the City of the next meeting.
At this time, Mayor Tatum recognized Representative Ledricka Thierry, Ms. Sheryl with the Parish Government, and Mr.
Paul Gennuso with the Housing Authority Board.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Alderman Julius Alsandor announced that the children would be out of school for two days next week.
Alderman J. Tyrone Glover announced that they have some great things going on in his district. He invited everyone to
pass by and check it out.
Mr. Charles Tyler thanked Alderman Glover for his Winter Coats program by which one of his children was able to obtain
a coat.
Presentation by City Attorney. Mayor Tatum stated that they would be going into Executive Session to discuss pending
legal issues.
On a motion by Alderman Blair Briggs, seconded by Alderman Julius Alsandor and unanimously carried, it was resolved
to go into Executive Session at 6:42 p.m.
On a motion by Alderman Blair Briggs and seconded by Alderman Julius Alsandor and unanimously carried, it was
resolved to go back into Regular Session at 7:05 p.m.
No actions taken regarding the legal issues—only an update of pending cases.
There being nothing further to come before the Council, on a motion by Alderman Julius Alsandor, seconded Alderman J.
Tyrone Glover and unanimously carried, it was resolved that the meeting be adjourned. The meeting was adjourned at
7:07 p.m.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
MAYOR